Origin
Hebrew (Middle Eastern)
Syllables
3
Zodiac
Pisces
Trend
Declining
At a glance
Elysa is a name often given to girls. Ranked #11355 and is easing off the charts this year. It comes from a Hebrew (Middle Eastern) origin and traditionally means "Joyful pledge of devotion to the divine". It has 3 syllables.
The Story of Elysa
Elysa echoes Hebrew roots in Elisa, meaning God is my oath, blended with joyful tones. It offers a unique spelling that stands out while remaining easy to love. Girls named Elysa tend to be intuitive, artistic, and deeply empathetic companions.
Popularity
Currently ranked #11355 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #11355. Changed -2740 positions from last year.
Numerology Profile
Embraces compassion and humanitarianism.
Craves partnership and peace.
Appears thoughtful and introspective.
Seeks freedom and adventure.
Zodiac & Astrology
Pisces
Reflects dreamy compassion and intuition.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Flows with gentle empathy and creative grace.
Color Aura
Soft Blue
Element
Water
Season
Spring
Gemstone
Aquamarine
Spirit Animal
Dolphin
Power Word
Harmony
Energy Type
Water × Spring
Personality & Traits
Empathetic
Feels others' emotions deeply.
Artistic
Expresses beauty through creativity.
Graceful
Moves with quiet elegance.
International Variations
Elysa in Different Scripts
אליסה
Hebrew
Ἐλύσα
Greek
エリサ
Japanese (Katakana)
伊莉莎
Chinese (Mandarin)
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Elysa:
Elysa Grace
Elysa Rose
Elysa Faith
Elysa Marie
Elysa Claire
Elysa Hope
Fun Facts & Trivia
Variant of a biblical name.
Evokes both joy and devotion.
Popular in creative families.
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girlPronunciation
eh-LEE-sah
Quick Facts
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