Ilsa
- Pronunciation
- [Il-sa]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Abbreviation Of Elizabeth.
- Origin
- German
Ilsa Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 895 baby girls have been named Ilsa. The name peaked in 2011 with 34 US births that year (rank #4288). In 2024, ranked #9800 nationally — 5,512 places below its 2011 peak.
Top States for Ilsa
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ilsa births are: California (5), New York (5).
Other German-Origin Names Like Ilsa
If you like Ilsa's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
4-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Ilsa's exact length and starting letter: Iago, Iain, Idal, Idas, Iden.
Quick Facts About Ilsa
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Compare Ilsa to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ilsa against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).