Ilse
Girl name · German · pronounced IL-seh
Verified name
What does Ilse mean?
Pledged to god
Origin and language
German
Language family: German
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 911 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 5892 in England and Wales in 2024
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ilsy
Variant: Ilsa, Elisabeth
Related: Elsa
Using Ilse across cultures
Traditional German diminutive of Elisabeth.
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