Declining since 2000, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Elysa since 1950
Babies named Elysa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 118 |
| 1970s | 100 |
| 1980s | 250 |
| 1990s | 300 |
| 2000s | 376 |
| 2010s | 215 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Elysa is a variant of Elisa, itself a short form of Elizabeth, descending from the Hebrew Elisheva. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1950, but its use grew slowly until it peaked in 2004. Since then, the name has been falling steadily in popularity, mirroring the broader decline of Elizabeth-derived names. In 2025, Elysa ranked 7,885th, with approximately 1 in every 123,636 baby girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been downward since 2000, reflecting a shift away from longer, traditional forms. Though no single state showed a concentration of Elysa births, the name has remained in consistent, moderate use across the country.
Elysa is a variant of Elisa, itself a short form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth originates from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God'. The name has been used since the Protestant Reformation in various English-speaking countries, often as a diminutive or independent given name.
“Elysa” around the world
Where Elysa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ely, Lysa, Elle
Sibling names for Elysa
Names that share Elysa's style, for a brother or sister.
