Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Elyse
GirlFrench, Hebrew· “form of Elise, from Elisabeth”
- Meaning
- form of Elise, from Elisabeth
- Origin
- French, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- ih-LEES
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #918
- US babies 2025
- 286
- Best rank
- #305 (1987)
- Peak year
- 1987
Meaning and origin of Elyse
Elyse is a French and Hebrew name that means “form of Elise, from Elisabeth”.
Elyse is a variant spelling of Elise, the French short form of Élisabeth. Elisabeth goes back to the Hebrew Elisheba, "my God is an oath," the name of the wife of Aaron in the Old Testament and of the mother of John the Baptist in the New. The y spelling may also suggest the Élysée, the Paris palace named after the Elysian Fields of Greek myth, though that is a separate word. Elyse has a light, polished sound and a French elegance. Ellie and Lise are natural nicknames.
Popularity over time
Elyse first appears in US Social Security records in 1913. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 54 different years, starting in 1944. Its best national rank was #305 in 1987, the same year it reached its highest count of 803 babies. In 2025, 286 babies were named Elyse, and it ranked #918 nationally. That is 35% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #856 in 1950, #1,475 in 1980, #816 in 2000, #640 in 2010, and #918 in 2025. Of the 21,245 US girls named Elyse since records began, 22% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 4,454 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Simone, Shaina, Meaghan, Jaleesa, and Katy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elyse ranked highest in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Virginia.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Elyse is usually pronounced ih-LEES, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-se”.
Middle names for Elyse
A few middle names that flow with Elyse: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elyse
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elyse mean?
Elyse is a French and Hebrew name that means “form of Elise, from Elisabeth”.
What is the origin of the name Elyse?
Elyse has French and Hebrew roots. Elyse is a variant spelling of Elise, the French short form of Élisabeth.
Is Elyse a popular name?
Yes. Elyse ranked #918 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Elyse a boy or girl name?
Elyse is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Elyse?
Elyse is usually pronounced ih-LEES. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings