Elisha

Elisha - A very unique female name

Elisha appeared on the charts for the first time in 1959 on position #1909. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elisha and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elisha? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Elisha. The baby girl name Elisha was given to 20 baby girls in 2025, ranking #2936 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 65,174 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elisha peaked in popularity 46 years ago in 1980 on position 367.

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Elisha is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elisha is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,588 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #3,439.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Elisha is where you live.

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Elisha origin and meaning

Hebrew

'God is salvation' — from Hebrew Elisha, a compound of El, 'God', and a root meaning 'salvation'

Elisha is the biblical prophet who succeeded Elijah, and in the Bible it is a man's name — so he is not listed as a bearer for this girl's profile. American girls have carried it since 1959, helped by its soft -sha ending that fits feminine name patterns. Actress Elisha Cuthbert is the best-known female bearer of the exact spelling.

Attested etymology

Elisha is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Elisha, pop culture references for the name Elisha and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Elisha

We've found the following names that sound similar to Elisha, sorted by popularity.

Elsie / Elise / Eloise / Eliza / Elisa / Elsa / Elyse / Elissa / Elouise / Ellis /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Elisha

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Elisha a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Elisha?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

eh-LEE-shuh · /ɪˈliːʃə/
Families split between eh-LEE-shuh and the biblical ee-LY-shuh.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Elisia — An elaborated feminine spelling
• Alicia — A different, established name with a similar sound

Famous bearers

• Elisha Cuthbert — Canadian actress known for 24 and The Girl Next Door (b. 1982) Contemporary

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

For girls, Elisha feels gentle and biblical without being common, though parents should expect the boy's-name history to come up.

Worth knowing

• Many people first think of the male biblical prophet
• Pronunciation splits between ee-LY-shuh and eh-LEE-shuh