unisex name
Elisha
ih-LY-shuh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (US)
- Births on record 37,807
the United States
#789
2025 births
Elisha is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 56% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 381 babies in the United States, ranking #789. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
- Peaked in 1980, when 736 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 8,702 babies in the United States is given this name.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Elisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 336 |
| 1890s | 256 |
| 1900s | 216 |
| 1910s | 554 |
| 1920s | 780 |
| 1930s | 538 |
| 1940s | 503 |
| 1950s | 483 |
| 1960s | 862 |
| 1970s | 3,343 |
| 1980s | 5,835 |
| 1990s | 4,420 |
| 2000s | 5,169 |
| 2010s | 4,526 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 2,213 |
How Popular Is Elisha?
In 2025, Elisha was given to 381 babies in the United States, ranking #789 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Where Elisha Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Elisha Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Élisha | Élisha is a rare spelling of Elisha, written with an acute accent and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Elisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elisha
- English ih-LY-shuh
Sibling Names for Elisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elisha
How popular is the name Elisha?
In 2025, Elisha was given to 381 babies in the United States, ranking #789 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Is Elisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Elisha is used for both girls and boys. About 56% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Elisha?
Elisha has 3 syllables.
When was Elisha most popular?
Elisha peaked in 1980, when 736 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Elisha a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Elisha currently ranks #789 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.