Holding steady, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Elaysia since 1997
Babies named Elaysia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 167 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Elaysia is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. records in 1997, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of creative name formation. Its peak came in 2014, and since then its usage has remained relatively stable at low frequency. In 2025, the name ranked 7,885, with approximately 1 in every 123,636 newborns given the name. Elaysia has little cultural or linguistic history, making it a blank canvas for parents drawn to its melodic sound. Its construction mirrors similar stylistic inventions like Alaysia and Elysia, all sharing the fashionable -aysia suffix. While not tied to any particular region or tradition, Elaysia's rarity gives it a distinct, contemporary feel.
Elaysia emerged in the late 20th century as a modern invented name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1997. It appears to blend popular name elements: the prefix El- (common in names like Elena or Elijah) with a melodic -aysia suffix reminiscent of Aisha or Malaysia. The name has no known historical or linguistic derivation outside of contemporary coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ela, Lay, Laysi, Essie
Sibling names for Elaysia
Names that share Elaysia's style, for a brother or sister.
