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Elysium

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Pronounced ee-LIZH-ee-um /iːˈlɪʒ.i.əm/Medium

Meaning: A word name from Elysium (the Elysian Fields), the blissful afterlife of Greek and Roman myth reserved for heroes — now shorthand for a place of perfect happiness. Used as a rare given name; we note the word origin.Medium

In 30 seconds: A word name of pure bliss: Elysium is the blessed afterlife of Greek myth (said 'ee-LIZH-ee-um'). Ethereal and rare.
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Origin MediumGreek, Latin
MeaningA word name from Elysium (the Elysian Fields), the blissful afterlife of Greek and Roman myth reserved for heroes — now shorthand for a place of perfect happiness. Used as a rare given name; we note the word origin.
U.S. rank (2024)#12511 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520012024

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

Elysium is the blessed afterlife of classical myth, the Elysian Fields, later a byword for perfect happiness. As a girl's name it is very rare and airy (said 'ee-LIZH-ee-um'). Ethereal and grand.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, word-name, and dreamy.

Did you know? Elysium names the Elysian Fields — the paradise of Greek and Roman myth for heroes — carried today as a rare, dreamy given name, which we note.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Elysium — Greek/Latin word; blessed afterlife; Elysian Fields

Variations

ElysiaElysianElissium

Nicknames

EllieLys

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elysium mean?

Elysium is the blessed afterlife of Greek and Roman myth, now a word for a place of perfect happiness.

How do you pronounce Elysium?

It's said ee-LIZH-ee-um /iːˈlɪʒ.i.əm/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elysium a boy or girl name?

Elysium is used here as a girl's name; as a word name it can suit any child.

How popular is Elysium?

Elysium is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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