Elisha: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ih-LY-shuh · 3 syllables
Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew (Elisa).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- ih-LY-shuh
- US rank (2025)
- #788
- US babies a year
- about 371 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1980
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Biblical
How popular is Elisha?
Elisha was the #788 name in the US in 2025, given to 381 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1980.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #788 |
| Scotland | #636 |
How old are people named Elisha?
Half of US adults named Elisha are older than 38; most are between 19 and 62. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Elisha
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Elisha have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Elisha
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Questions about Elisha
How do you pronounce Elisha?
Elisha is pronounced ih-LY-shuh.
How popular is the name Elisha?
Elisha was the #788 name in the US in 2025, given to 381 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1980.
How old are people named Elisha?
Half of US adults named Elisha are older than 38. Most are between 19 and 62.