Elide

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How to Pronounce Elide

Pronounced eh-LEE-day /ɛˈliː.deɪ/Medium

Meaning: Elide is an Italian feminine given name, generally connected to Elide, the Italian name for Elis, the region of ancient Greece that hosted the Olympic Games. It is a rare heritage name; its exact derivation is not firmly settled.Low

In 30 seconds: Elide is a rare Italian feminine name (said 'eh-LEE-day'), likely tied to Elide/Elis in Greece. A heritage name peaking around 1994.

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Origin LowItalian

MeaningElide is an Italian feminine given name, generally connected to Elide, the Italian name for Elis, the region of ancient Greece that hosted the Olympic Games. It is a rare heritage name; its exact derivation is not firmly settled.

U.S. rank (2000)#13675 ↗ Rising

2000 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 119

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

Elide is an Italian feminine name, most often linked to Elide, the Italian form of Elis, the Greek region of the ancient Olympics. It appears in U.S. records as a rare Italian-American heritage name, with a small high near 1994; its precise derivation is debated.

Elide has always been very rare in the United States and is easily confused in English with unrelated words, which likely limited its spread. It belongs with the classical Italian women's names — Elisa and Elodie share its gentle, old-world feel.

Did you know? Elide is the Italian name for Elis — the district of the ancient Peloponnese where the Olympic Games were founded — carried to America as a quietly classical Italian heritage name.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Elide — Italian fem name; likely Elis/Elide; derivation debated (thin — flagged)

Variations

ElidaElidia

Nicknames

EliLide

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elide mean?

Elide is an Italian feminine name, likely connected to Elide/Elis, a region of ancient Greece.

How do you pronounce Elide?

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

Is Elide a boy or girl name?

Elide is used as a girl's name, from Italian.

How popular is Elide?

Elide is very rare in the U.S. It was an Italian heritage name that peaked in the mid-nineties and has stayed uncommon.