The nameÉlyse
Élyse is a form of Élise, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Elise, it is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God is my oath".
Origin
Hebrew, through Elizabeth and Elise.
History
Found since the 1920s, Élyse rose in the 1990s and peaked in the mid 2000s. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Élyse
Élyse in France
Élyse was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 570 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Élyse. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Élyse in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Élyse in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Élyse mean?
Like Elise, it is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God is my oath".
What is the origin of the name Élyse?
Hebrew, through Elizabeth and Elise.
Is Élyse a girl's or a boy's name?
Élyse is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Élyse?
Variants and related names of Élyse include Elizabeth.