Elysia
Girl name · #1447 in 2025 · Uniqueness 37/100
In 2025, 149 baby girls were named Elysia, placing it at #1447 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1984, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,081 girls born in 2025 was named Elysia.
Babies named Elysia per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 68-year story
Elysia first appears in the Social Security records in 1957, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2002, when 152 girls were named Elysia — good for #1288 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Elysia against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Elysia in class?
Elysia scores 37 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Elysia is most common
Geography matters for names, and Elysia is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Elysias were TX (18), CA (14), FL (11), NY (10), OH (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Elysia
Statistically, parents drawn to Elysia tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Elisia, Cassia, Noelia, Grecia, and Sequoia.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Elysia | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 149 | #1443 |
| 2024 | 114 | #1771 |
| 2023 | 101 | #1946 |
| 2022 | 100 | #1961 |
| 2021 | 91 | #2085 |
| 2020 | 76 | #2317 |
| 2019 | 85 | #2170 |
| 2018 | 92 | #2084 |
| 2017 | 96 | #2035 |
| 2016 | 82 | #2308 |
| 2015 | 100 | #1984 |
| 2014 | 107 | #1876 |
| 2013 | 96 | #2020 |
| 2012 | 79 | #2356 |
| 2011 | 83 | #2258 |
| 2010 | 106 | #1897 |
| 2009 | 104 | #1989 |
| 2008 | 111 | #1903 |
| 2007 | 106 | #1940 |
| 2006 | 118 | #1761 |
| 2005 | 105 | #1849 |
| 2004 | 126 | #1562 |
| 2003 | 107 | #1755 |
| 2002 | 152 | #1288 |
| 2001 | 112 | #1627 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Elysia a popular girl name?
Elysia ranked #1447 among girls in 2025 with 149 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1984.
When was the name Elysia most popular?
Elysia peaked in 2002, when 152 American girls received the name (ranked #1288 that year). Since 2002 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Elysia?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,081 newborn American girls was named Elysia. It scores 37/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.