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Elysian

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Pronounced eh-LIZH-un /ɛˈlɪʒ.ən/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Elysian, 'blissful; heavenly,' referring to Elysium — the paradise of Greek myth where blessed souls rested. A modern virtue-and-place name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A heavenly word-name: Elysian means 'blissful,' after Elysium of Greek myth (said 'eh-LIZH-un'). Dreamy and rare.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Elysian, 'blissful; heavenly,' referring to Elysium — the paradise of Greek myth where blessed souls rested. A modern virtue-and-place name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11356 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220142024

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

Elysian derives from the Greek Elysium, the mythical paradise, and means 'blissful; heavenly.' As a given name it reads as a dreamy modern word-name, rare in the U.S. and rich with myth (said 'eh-LIZH-un').

In the U.S. it appears only very recently and rarely. Rare, dreamy, and evocative.

Did you know? Elysian comes from Elysium — the paradise of Greek myth where blessed souls found rest — giving this word-name a meaning of 'blissful; heavenly' (said 'eh-LIZH-un').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Elysian — Greek 'blissful; heavenly'; Elysium of myth

Variations

ElysiaElyseElysion

Nicknames

EllieLys

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elysian mean?

Elysian is Greek for 'blissful; heavenly,' referring to Elysium — the paradise of Greek myth.

How do you pronounce Elysian?

It's said eh-LIZH-un /ɛˈlɪʒ.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elysian a boy or girl name?

Elysian is used as a girl's name here, though as a word-name it can suit anyone.

How popular is Elysian?

Elysian is a very rare, modern name in the U.S.

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