Elysa
Girl name · English · Italian · Spanish
MeaningGod is my oath · English form of Elisa
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,620 in 1986
13 babies were named Elysa in the US in 2025. It has climbed 84 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1950–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Elysa you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Elysa, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elysa would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElysa first shows up in US birth records in 1950, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 75 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1986, when it ranked #2,620. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowElysa was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 56,818 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendElysa has climbed 84 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningElysa is an English form of Elisa, which means “God is my oath”. Our records link it to English, Italian and Spanish roots.
About the name Elysa
Elysa is a girl name of English, Italian and Spanish origin meaning “God is my oath”. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ysa”. US birth records list Elysa for girls from 1950 to 2025, in 76 of those 76 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #2,620 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:English namesItalian namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.6 | 216,920 girls |
| 1960s | 6.5 | 153,139 girls |
| 1970s | 6.5 | 155,039 girls |
| 1980s | 14 | 69,300 girls |
| 1990s | 17 | 59,809 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 49,116 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 81,699 girls |
| 2020s | 7.7 | 129,870 girls |
Other spellings of Elysa
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Elysa
What does the name Elysa mean?
Elysa means “God is my oath” in English, as a form of Elisa.
What is the origin of the name Elysa?
Elysa has English, Italian, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Elysa a boy or girl name?
Elysa is a girl name.
How popular is the name Elysa?
Elysa ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#2,620).