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Elesia

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Pronounced eh-LEE-zhuh /ɛˈliː.ʒə/Medium

Meaning: Read either as a spelling of Elysia — from the Greek Elysian fields, the blessed place, hence 'blissful' — or as a variant of Alicia/Elisia. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, blissful name: Elesia echoes Elysia, from the Greek Elysian fields (said 'eh-LEE-zhuh'). Routes uncertain, we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningRead either as a spelling of Elysia — from the Greek Elysian fields, the blessed place, hence 'blissful' — or as a variant of Alicia/Elisia. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13919 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1965

Total births (all-time)≈ 341

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Elesia sits between two readings: Elysia, from the Greek Elysian fields and so 'blissful', and Alicia, a Latinized form of the noble-rooted Adelaide family. Both are plausible for this spelling, so the routes are uncertain, which we note honestly. Three soft beats, ending in a hush (said 'eh-LEE-zhuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, soft, and slightly dreamy.

Did you know? The Elysian fields were the Greek home of the blessed — a place of ease after life — and Elysia takes its 'blissful' sense from them. Elesia can be read that way, or as a spin on Alicia; the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'eh-LEE-zhuh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Elesia — Elysia / Alicia routes; uncertain

Variations

ElysiaElisiaAlicia

Nicknames

EllieLeeSia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elesia mean?

Elesia reads as Elysia ('blissful', from the Elysian fields) or as a variant of Alicia. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Elesia?

It's said eh-LEE-zhuh /ɛˈliː.ʒə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elesia a boy or girl name?

Elesia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Elesia?

Elesia is a rare name for girls in the U.S.