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Elysia
GirlGreek, Latin· “from Elysium, the Greek paradise”
- Meaning
- from Elysium, the Greek paradise
- Origin
- Greek, Latin
- Pronunciation
- ih-LIH-zhee-uh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #1,444
- US babies 2025
- 149
- Best rank
- #1,292 (2002)
- Peak year
- 2002
Meaning and origin of Elysia
Elysia is a Greek and Latin name that is usually said to mean “from Elysium, the Greek paradise”.
Elysia draws on Elysium, the paradise of Greek mythology where heroes and the virtuous were thought to dwell after death. The idea appears in ancient writers such as Homer and Virgil, and the phrase Elysian Fields has long described a place of perfect happiness. As a given name, Elysia has a graceful, classical feel. It is also the name of a genus of sea slugs, though that is a scientific rather than personal usage. It is usually pronounced ih-LEE-zhuh or ih-LIZ-ee-uh.
Popularity over time
Elysia first appears in US Social Security records in 1957. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,292 in 2002, the same year it reached its highest count of 152 babies. In 2025, 149 babies were named Elysia, and it ranked #1,444 nationally. That is 49% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,505 in 1980, #1,906 in 2000, #1,902 in 2010, and #1,444 in 2025. Of the 4,496 US girls named Elysia since records began, 25% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 926 babies. Since 2010, 1,557 more have been named Elysia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Stefany, Oriana, Kiah, Shaniah, and Adia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elysia ranked highest in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | #905 | 10 |
| Massachusetts | #920 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | #950 | 9 |
| Arizona | #1104 | 5 |
| New Jersey | #1231 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Elysia is usually pronounced ih-LIH-zhee-uh, with four syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Elysia
A few middle names that flow with Elysia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elysia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elysia mean?
Elysia is a Greek and Latin name that is usually said to mean “from Elysium, the Greek paradise”.
What is the origin of the name Elysia?
Elysia has Greek and Latin roots. Elysia draws on Elysium, the paradise of Greek mythology where heroes and the virtuous were thought to dwell after death.
Is Elysia a popular name?
Not especially. Elysia ranked #1,444 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Elysia a boy or girl name?
Elysia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Elysia?
Elysia is usually pronounced ih-LIH-zhee-uh. 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