Elisa: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-LEE-suh · 3 syllables
A spelling variant of Elise.
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEE-suh
- US rank (2025)
- #458
- US babies a year
- about 729 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Elisa?
Elisa was the #458 name in the US in 2025, given to 674 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #458 |
| England & Wales | #365 |
| Scotland | #636 |
| Ireland | #378 |
| France | #162 |
| Norway | #246 |
| Canada | #592 |
| Australia | #288 |
How old are people named Elisa?
Half of US adults named Elisa are older than 44; most are between 20 and 71. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Elisa
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Luisa
- Celeste
- Camille
- Mireille
- Veronique
- Mylene
- Ariane
- Karine
- Chantal
- Cerise
- Christelle
- Elise
- Valerie
- Angelique
- Melissa
- Anais
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Questions about Elisa
How do you pronounce Elisa?
Elisa is pronounced uh-LEE-suh.
How popular is the name Elisa?
Elisa was the #458 name in the US in 2025, given to 674 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Elisa?
Half of US adults named Elisa are older than 44. Most are between 20 and 71.