Girl · #13,149 in 2026

Ellisia

Ellisia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Hydrophyllaceae, containing the sole species Ellisia nyctelea. It is native to North America, where it is also known as Aunt Lucy, false baby blue eyes, and waterpod. The genus was named in honor of British naturalist John Ellis, a contemporary of, and correspondent to, Carl Linnaeus.

Current Rank
#13,149
Peak Rank
#13,149 (2013)
Total Babies
17
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1992
First Year
2013
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#13149
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ellisia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Ellisia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Hydrophyllaceae, containing the sole species Ellisia nyctelea. It is native to North America, where it is also known as Aunt Lucy, false baby blue eyes, and waterpod. The genus was named in honor of British naturalist John Ellis, a contemporary of, and correspondent to, Carl Linnaeus.

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The Story of Ellisia

Ellisia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 7 Ellisias were born — ranking #13,149 that year. As of 2026, Ellisia ranks #13,149 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Ellisias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ellisia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ellisia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellisia

What does the name Ellisia mean?
Ellisia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Hydrophyllaceae, containing the sole species Ellisia nyctelea. It is native to North America, where it is also known as Aunt Lucy, false baby blue eyes, and waterpod. The genus was named in honor of British naturalist John Ellis, a contemporary of, and correspondent to, Carl Linnaeus.
How popular is Ellisia in 2026?
In 2026, Ellisia ranks #13,149 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Ellisia most popular?
Ellisia reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #13,149 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Ellisia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ellisia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Ellisia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ellisia include Olyve, Lilien, Larke. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ellisia

Ellisia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Ellisia's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #13,149. Use the chart and map above to compare Ellisia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.