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Elyse

əˈliːs

God is my oath

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How to say it

e · LYSE

əˈliːs

What it means

A form of Elise, a French short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath.'

Elyse is a spelling of Elise, the French short form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth traces to the Hebrew Elisheva, usually read as 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance.' The name moved from the Greek Elisabeth to the French Élise, and Elyse is a modern English respelling of that. It sits among a wide family that includes Elise, Elisa, Eliza, and Elsie. In the US it eased to rank 918 in 2025.

How to spell Elyse

The standard spelling is Elyse. Common variants include Elise, Elisa, Eliza, Elizabeth, but Elyse is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #535218802025

peaked at #305 in 1987, currently #918 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

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  • Pronunciation

    eh-LEESE, two syllables, stress on the second.

Spelling variants

  • Elise
  • Elisa
  • Eliza
  • Elizabeth

Common questions

What does the name Elyse mean?
A form of Elise, a French short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath.'
What does Elyse mean in French?
In French, Elyse means "God is my oath." Elyse is a spelling of Elise, the French short form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth traces to the Hebrew Elisheva, usually read as 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance.' The name moved from the Greek Elisabeth to the French Élise, and Elyse is a modern English respelling of that. It sits among a wide family that includes Elise, Elisa, Eliza, and Elsie. In the US it eased to rank 918 in 2025.
Is Elyse short for Elizabeth?
Yes. Elyse is a short form of Elizabeth, and it carries the same meaning, "God is my oath." These days many parents use Elyse as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
How do you pronounce Elyse?
Elyse is pronounced əˈliːs. Say it as e-LYSE, with the stress on the "lyse" syllable.
How do you spell Elyse?
The standard spelling is Elyse. Common spelling variants include Elise, Elisa, Eliza, Elizabeth.
Is Elyse a boy or girl name?
Elyse is traditionally a feminine name.
How popular is the name Elyse?
Elyse ranked #918 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.