Elysha
Every Elysha since 1975 — 728 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elysha
Elysha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,709 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 728 American babies have been named Elysha. Its peak came in 1989, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elysha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elysha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,709 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,989 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,310 | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,356 | 5 | #12,720 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,145 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,183 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,572 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,785 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,907 | 5 | #12,832 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,798 | — | — |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,242 | 8 | #9,243 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,729 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,732 | 6 | #11,059 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,624 | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,869 | — | — |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,710 | — | — |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,537 | 7 | #8,724 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,885 | — | — |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,289 | — | — |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,566 | — | — |
| 1990 | 27 | #3,829 | — | — |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,446 | — | — |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,320 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,684 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elysha in 2025?
Elysha ranked #13,709 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elysha?
728 babies have been named Elysha in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elysha most popular?
Elysha peaked in 1989, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Elysha a boy or girl name?
Elysha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elysha rising or falling?
Elysha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.