boy's name
Elyes
ay-LYES (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 4,558
France
#745
2025 births
Elyes is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 2009, when 255 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 10,718 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1973.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Elyes Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 430 |
| 2000s | 1,525 |
| 2010s | 1,770 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 465 |
How Popular Is Elyes?
In 2025, Elyes was given to 55 babies in France, ranking #745 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Elyes Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Elyes Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Elyès | Elyès is a rare spelling of Elyes, written with a grave accent and recorded about 210 times, mostly in France. | 210 |
| Élyes | Élyes is a rare spelling of Elyes, written with an acute accent and recorded about 45 times, mostly in France. | 45 |
| Élyès | Élyès is a rare spelling of Elyes, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
| Elyés | Elyés is a rare spelling of Elyes, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Elyes
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elyes Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elyes over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elyes
- French ay-LYES
Sibling Names for Elyes
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elyes — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elyes
How popular is the name Elyes?
In 2025, Elyes was given to 55 babies in France, ranking #745 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Elyes a girl's or a boy's name?
Elyes is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elyes?
Elyes has 2 syllables.
When was Elyes most popular?
Elyes peaked in 2009, when 255 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Elyes a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Elyes currently ranks #745 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.