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Ilyse

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Pronounced ih-LEECE /ɪˈliːs/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Elise/Ilse, short forms of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath.' A crisp, classic name in fresh dress.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp classic: Ilyse is a spelling of Elise — 'God is my oath' (said 'ih-LEECE'). Elegant and rare.
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Origin LowFrench, German
MeaningA spelling of Elise/Ilse, short forms of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath.' A crisp, classic name in fresh dress.
U.S. rank (2024)#12625 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1969
Total births (all-time)≈ 385

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196919522024

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

Ilyse is a spelling of Elise/Ilse, from Elizabeth and the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath.' It reads as a crisp, elegant classic, rare in this spelling (said 'ih-LEECE').

In the U.S. this spelling appears rarely, beside the more common Elise. Rare, elegant, and crisp.

Did you know? Ilyse is a spelling of Elise/Ilse, short forms of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew for 'God is my oath' — a sleek, classic name in modern dress (said 'ih-LEECE').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Ilyse — Spelling of Elise/Ilse, Hebrew 'God is my oath'

Variations

EliseIlseIlyce

Nicknames

IlyLyse

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If you like Ilyse…

Elise— the standard name Ilyse respells
Ilse— a like short Elizabeth form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilyse mean?

Ilyse is a spelling of Elise/Ilse, short forms of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew for 'God is my oath.'

How do you pronounce Ilyse?

It's said ih-LEECE /ɪˈliːs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ilyse a boy or girl name?

Ilyse is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ilyse?

This spelling is rare in the U.S., beside the more common Elise.

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