Girl · #6,813 in 2026

Elyssia

Name: Popularity of the name Elyssia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Elyssia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,813

Peak Rank

#4,369 (2003)

Total Babies

572

5-Yr Trend

+41%

1987

First Year

2026

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#4369

Peak Rank

572

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elyssia

Elyssia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1987, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 26 Elyssias were born — ranking #4,802 that year. As of 2026, Elyssia ranks #6,813 for baby girls with 16 births, rising sharply (+41% over the past five years). In total, more than 572 Elyssias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Elyssia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Elyssia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elyssia

What does the name Elyssia mean?

Elyssia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elyssia in 2026?

In 2026, Elyssia ranks #6,813 among girls' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.

When was Elyssia most popular?

Elyssia reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #4,369 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Elyssia most popular?

Elyssia has historically been most popular in Texas, Florida, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Elyssia.

Is Elyssia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Elyssia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Elyssia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elyssia include Nafisa, Natallie, Taydra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elyssia

Elyssia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 572 births in the dataset. Elyssia's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #4,369. Use the chart and map above to compare Elyssia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.