Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Bliss

Bliss

♂ Boy

Pronounced BLISS /ˈblɪs/High

Meaning: From the English word bliss — via the Old English bliths/blithe, 'perfect happiness; joy; gladness'; a word/virtue-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Perfect happiness; joy: Bliss is a word-name. Tender, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word bliss — via the Old English bliths/blithe, 'perfect happiness; joy; gladness'; a word/virtue-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8372 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1914
Total births (all-time)≈ 225

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191418872024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bliss comes from the English word bliss — via the Old English bliths/blithe, 'perfect happiness; joy; gladness'; a word/virtue-name (we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'BLISS').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare for boys, perfect-happiness at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Bliss comes from the Old English bliths/blithe, 'perfect happiness; joy' — a tender virtue word-name used for both sexes (here for a boy; we note the word-name; said 'BLISS').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Bliss — word-name; unisex

Variations

Blyss

Nicknames

—

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Bliss…

Joy— a fellow happiness word-name
Felix— a kindred 'happy' boys' name
Asher— a companion 'happy/blessed' boys' name
Caspian— a sound-neighbor virtue/word-name

Explore names like Bliss

By themeenglishunisexword-namevirtue-name
By meaningJoy

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Bliss mean?

Bliss is an English word-name — 'perfect happiness; joy' (from Old English blithe); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Bliss?

It's said BLISS /ˈblɪs/ — one syllable.

Is Bliss a boy or girl name?

Bliss is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Bliss?

Bliss is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia