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Ellyse

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ellyse: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2009.

Ellyse is a modern spelling variant of Elise, itself a French diminutive of Elizabeth, which traces back to the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning “God is my oath.” The name gained prominence through Australian sporting icon Ellyse Perry, the first athlete to represent her country in both cricket and football at World Cups, and also appears as Canadian actress Ellyse MacKay. While no major places share the name directly, the root Elizabeth has inspired countless towns and landmarks worldwide. The distinctive double-l spelling, along with alternatives like Elyse or Elisa, offers a fresh take on a classic, balancing elegance with a contemporary edge.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20093 babies
Latest (2009)
#7833 babies
Total births
3since 2009
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2009 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).