Elyssia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Greek name Elysian, meaning 'blissful' or 'beautiful'.
Meaning of the Name Elyssia
Elyssia is a feminine name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek name Elysian, meaning 'blissful' or 'beautiful'. In Greek mythology, the Elysian Fields were a paradise where heroes and virtuous souls went after death. Elyssia evokes a sense of serenity, beauty, and happiness. It is a unique and elegant name for a baby girl.
Popularity of the Name Elyssia
The popularity for the name Elyssia peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 26 births, which ranked number 8,242 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Elyssia had the most female births in 2003 with 26, which ranked number 4,802 out of 18,435 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Elyssia has increased sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 14 births, an increase of 16.67%. Among females, Elyssia has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 14 births, an increase of 16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elyssia
- 20 Year Trend of Elyssia: -41.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Elyssia: 16.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Elyssia: 16.67%
Popularity of Elyssia by State
Among females, Elyssia was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elyssia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elyssia
- Total Births of Elyssia: 14 (1.55%)
- Female Births of Elyssia: 14 (1.55%)
Given the upward trend of Elyssia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.55% increase in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. For Females, births for Elyssia have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 14 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.55%.