Elysa
Elysa is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,875 in the US, popular nicknames include Ely and Elyie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Elysa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,509 babies have been named Elysa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elysa is past its peak , currently ranked #16,875 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,875
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Nicknames
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About the Name Elysa
Elysa is a girl name .
Elysa is currently ranked #16,875 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elysa include Ely and Elyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Elysa include Elyse, Elysia, Elyssa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis