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Elysian

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: From the English/Greek word elysian, 'blissful; heavenly; delightful' — of Elysium, the paradise of Greek myth; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Blissful; heavenly: Elysian is a Greek word-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'eh-LIZH-an').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the English/Greek word elysian, 'blissful; heavenly; delightful' — of Elysium, the paradise of Greek myth; a word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8491 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320172024

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 comes from the English/Greek word elysian, 'blissful; heavenly; delightful' — of Elysium, the paradise of Greek myth; a word-name (we note the word-name). A lyrical, modern name (said 'eh-LIZH-an').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, blissful-and-heavenly at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Elysian means 'blissful; heavenly; delightful' — of Elysium, the paradise of Greek myth — a lyrical word-name (we note the word-name; said 'eh-LIZH-an').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Elysian — word-name

Variations

ElysionElysean

Nicknames

Ely

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elysian mean?

Elysian means 'blissful; heavenly' — of Elysium, the paradise of Greek myth. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Elysian?

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

Is Elysian a boy or girl name?

Elysian is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Elysian?

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

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