Fun Facts About the Name Ilsi
- 5 babies named Ilsi: U.S. records list 5 babies given the name Ilsi from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Ilsi Mean?
Ilsi is a rare Estonian feminine name meaning "God is my oath." It is a variant of Ilse, the German short form of Elisabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva. Elisheva is usually explained as a combination of el, "God," and sheva, "oath"; some traditional interpretations take the second element as "abundance," giving "God is abundance." Ilsi has no separate etymology of its own and carries the meaning of the Elisabeth/Ilse name family.
Ilsi Name History & Origins
Ilsi belongs to the Estonian use of the German name Ilse. Ilse developed in German as a pet form of Elisabeth, a name that came into German through the Greek and Latin forms of Hebrew Elisheva. The -i ending is common in Estonian feminine names, and Ilsi is the Estonian variant of Ilse rather than a name with an independent origin. Its history is therefore tied to the use of Elisabeth and its short forms in German-speaking and neighboring Baltic regions.
How Popular is the Name Ilsi?
Ilsi has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2006. Its best rank was #18,209 in 2006.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #18,209 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Ilsi Shapes Your Personality and Life?
Your tendency is to finish whatever you start. You like to use the pen or the needle (writing, fashion design etc). You are loving, compassionate, intuitive and humanitarian. Runs of luck, either good or bad, follow you. You are sympathetic, but at times might be touchy and oversensitive. You may have a gift for writing. You are intuitive and might be interested in the arts, drama or science.
Dependable, very down-to-earth and well grounded, you are always looking for meaningful work, a career where you can take pride in your work and do the best job you are capable of. Your prime desire is to build protected and secure environment at home and at work. You can be very persuasive in achieving goals and gaining objectives. You can be very detailed and well-organized and possess great organizational skills. At times you may appear too stubborn and overly critical to others, but your practical approach to life and productivity makes you one of the most beneficent members of community.
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