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Elyssia

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Pronounced eh-LISS-ee-ah /ɛˈlɪs.i.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Elysia/Alyssa — variously 'from Elysium (the blessed fields of Greek myth)' and 'noble; rational' (from Alyssa); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From the blessed fields; noble: Elyssia spells Elysia/Alyssa. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'eh-LISS-ee-ah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Elysia/Alyssa — variously 'from Elysium (the blessed fields of Greek myth)' and 'noble; rational' (from Alyssa); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7000 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 540

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319872024

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

Elyssia is a spelling of Elysia/Alyssa — variously 'from Elysium, the blessed fields of Greek myth' and 'noble; rational' (from Alyssa; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'eh-LISS-ee-ah'; nickname Lyssa).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern spelling. Rare, from-the-blessed-fields at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Elysia means 'from Elysium', the blessed fields of Greek myth, and Alyssa 'noble' — Elyssia is a spelling echoing both, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'eh-LISS-ee-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Elysia — routes layered

Variations

ElysiaAlyssaElisia

Nicknames

Lyssa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elyssia mean?

Elyssia spells Elysia/Alyssa — variously 'from the blessed fields (Elysium)' and 'noble'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Elyssia?

It's said eh-LISS-ee-ah /ɛˈlɪs.i.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elyssia a boy or girl name?

Elyssia is a girl's name.

How popular is Elyssia?

Elyssia is a rare name in the U.S.

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