unisex name
Elishah
ih-LY-shuh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 263
Elishah is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 10% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2001, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1991.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Elishah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Elishah?
In 2024, Elishah was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Elishah 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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Elishah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elishah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elishah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elishah
- English ih-LY-shuh
Sibling Names for Elishah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elishah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elishah
How popular is the name Elishah?
In 2024, Elishah was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Elishah a girl's or a boy's name?
Elishah is used for both girls and boys. About 10% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Elishah?
Elishah has 3 syllables.
When was Elishah most popular?
Elishah peaked in 2001, when 16 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.