Elysia

At a Glance

Meaning

Blissful, evoking Elysium (paradise)

Origin

Greek (modern coinage evoking Elysium, the paradise of Greek mythology)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

ih-LEE-zhuhListen

Elysia is a modern Greek coinage, built from Elysium, the paradise of Greek mythology, and carrying the meaning "blissful." It's pronounced ih-LEE-zhuh (IPA /ɪˈliːʒə/), and it's a girl's name. For a parent weighing the sound and the story behind it, that pairing of a soft, flowing pronunciation with a meaning rooted in paradise is the whole picture.

Meaning & Origin of Elysia

Meaning: Blissful, evoking Elysium (paradise).

Origin: Greek (modern coinage evoking Elysium, the paradise of Greek mythology).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Elysia

Popularity of Elysia

In U.S. Social Security data going back to 1957, Elysia has never been common: it reached its highest point in 2002, when 152 babies were given the name, ranking it #1292 that year. By 2024 it had drifted further down the list to #1772, with 113 babies named Elysia.

Names Like Elysia

These names share Elysia’s style, era or origin.

• Agnes
• Althea
• Amaryllis
• Anastasiya
• Antigone
• Calista

FAQ

What does the name Elysia mean?

Blissful, evoking Elysium (paradise). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Elysia?

Elysia is pronounced ih-LEE-zhuh (IPA: /ɪˈliːʒə/).

Is Elysia a popular name right now?

Elysia peaked at #1292 in 2002 and is ranked #1772 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1957–2024.)

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