Will my child share the name Elysha with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Elysha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elysha in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Elysha becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Elysha is rising: up 1,572 places since 2017, to #4,193 in 2024. Its best recorded position was #869 in 1998.

Is Elysha a good choice for a distinctive name?

Elysha is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Elysha a popular baby name in the United States?

Elysha does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Elysha

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Elysha is a distinctive choice, ranked #4193 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Elysha in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Elysha

Elysha has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 644 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #869 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Elysha is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Elysha in their class.