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The baby name Elyse is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ih-LEES (IPA: /ɪˈliːs/).

Elyse is English, Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Hebrew
Pronunciation: ih-LEES (IPA: /ɪˈliːs/)

What is the meaning of the name Elyse ?

The baby name Elyse is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ih-LEES (IPA: /ɪˈliːs/).

Elyse is English, Hebrew in Origin.

Elyse is an English and French-influenced variant of Elise, itself a short form of Elizabeth. The root goes back to the Hebrew name Elisheva (Elisheba), meaning “my God is an oath,” often interpreted as “pledged to God” or “God’s promise.” Spelled without the accent of French Élise, Elyse fits modern English orthography while keeping the same elegant, lilting sound.

The name saw steady use in English-speaking countries from the mid-20th century, with modest peaks in the 1980s–1990s, while related Élise was a chart favorite in France. Pronounced ee-LEES (or eh-LEES), it shares associations with Beethoven’s much-loved “Für Elise,” which helped cement the charm of the cognate form. Variants and related forms include Elise/Élise, Elize (Dutch/Afrikaans), Elisa, Eliza, and Elizabeth; nicknames range from Lise and Lis to Ellie and Liz. Elyse offers a streamlined, international twist on a timeless classic.

Elyse has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Elyse

Elyse Levesque Actor · Born 1985 · Canada Elyse Levesque is a Canadian actor best known for her role as Chloe Armstrong in the science fiction television series 'Stargate Universe'. She has also appeared in the series 'Cedar Cove' and the film 'Ready or Not'. Elyse Knox Actor · Born 1917 · United States Elyse Knox was an American actress best known for her role in the film 'The Mummy's Tomb'. She also appeared in 'Hit the Ice' and 'Army Wives'.

Elyse – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
BI Girls 0 #32 2 726
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
BI Boys 0 #41 4 917
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
TW 0 #99 5 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
Canada Girls 2024 #228 58 2,795
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
MO Girls 0 #256 8 7,056
TW Girls 0 #262 15 8,139
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
France Boys 1997 #364 3 2,021
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
France Girls 2021 #384 22 3,185
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
CM Girls 0 #458 83 11,671
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
RU Girls 0 #517 7 11,913
CM Boys 0 #534 17 12,054
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
SG Girls 0 #552 35 18,916
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
United States Girls 2024 #562 376 8,487
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
HK Girls 0 #574 42 16,104
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
LB 0 #607 52 13,263
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
NL Girls 0 #891 65 5,933
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
MY Girls 0 #932 63 24,821
BR Girls 0 #988 5 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #1,131 11 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,430 17 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Elyse is popular in 50 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Elyse

Elyse is predominantly a girl's name.
Elyse is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ih-LEES (IPA: /ɪˈliːs/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Elise, Ellyse, Elisse, Elyssa, Elysse and Elisa.
Yes, very popular — Elyse ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Elyse ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Elyse's popularity is declining. It moved from #375 in 2011 to #384 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Elyse are in our database, including Elyse Levesque (Actor), Elyse Knox (Actor).