GirlEnglish origin

Ilsa: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A pledged to God with old-world charm.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#6669
Peak
#2688 in 1944

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1943: #440219431950: #496019501960: #458019601970: #600519701980: #846719802000: #1379820002005: #694520052010: #568320102015: #1124220152020: #66692020#1#13798

What Ilsa Means

Ilsa is a girl name of English origin. A pledged to God with old-world charm.

How Popular Ilsa Is

Ilsa currently ranks #6669 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2688 in 1944. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Ilsa

  • Ilsa is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Ilsa is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

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Questions About Ilsa

What does Ilsa mean?

Ilsa is a girl name of English origin. A pledged to God with old-world charm.

How popular is Ilsa?

Ilsa currently ranks #6669 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2688 in 1944. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Ilsa come from?

Ilsa comes from English roots. Ilsa is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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