The nameElysa
Elysa is a girl's name, a variant of Elisa. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Elisa and Elizabeth, it goes back to Hebrew, "God is my oath".
Origin
Hebrew, through Elisa.
History
First given in the early 1970s, Elysa peaked in the late 2000s, stayed in use in the 2010s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Elysa
Elysa in France
Elysa was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 560 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Elysa. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Elysa in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Elysa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elysa mean?
Like Elisa and Elizabeth, it goes back to Hebrew, "God is my oath".
What is the origin of the name Elysa?
Hebrew, through Elisa.
Is Elysa a girl's or a boy's name?
Elysa is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Elysa?
Variants and related names of Elysa include Elisa.