Elisabeth
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Elisabeth is a Hebrew name meaning “my God is an oath”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.96% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Elisabeth
Elisabeth is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my God is an oath'. The name is derived from the components el, meaning God, and shava, implying an oath or promise. It is deeply embedded in the New Testament through the Mother of John the Baptist, which ensured its continuous usage within Christian history. This form represents an alternative orthography of Elizabeth, maintained across several European languages to preserve the classical linguistic connection.
Meaning Comments
- Il_kidman_il: The name Elisabeth (and its variations) is biblical (Elisabeth is the mother of John the Baptist). The Greek name Elisabeth derives from Hebrew. The particle "Eli" means "God", and altogether name means something like "God is plenty". This biblical context explains why the name is known in many linguistic variations across the world.
- Attti_attti: Elisabeth means empress, noble lady.
- Hyperion710: I respect this spelling of Elizabeth as a variant translation and as the French and German form. It's very pretty, and a little more unusual. I probably would just go with the normal form, Elizabeth, though.
Gender Usage of the Name Elisabeth
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Elisabeth is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.96% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Elisabeth
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Elisabeth is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 8.2K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.2K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 1.6K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 128K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Elisabeth ranked #314 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #209 in 2024 — a drop of 105 places. Elisabeth maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #144 in 1995. Its lowest recorded position was #788 in 2023. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -75 places (from #239 to #314).
Name StyleMethodology
Elisabeth is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 596 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 767 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Elisabeth
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 9 letters — Very Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- E — Girl Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- h — Girl Names Ending in “h”
Name AestheticMethodology
Elisabeth is a four-syllable name that carries a grand, measured pace through its phonetic length. Its historical significance is anchored by the long line of British monarchs bearing the name. These factors contribute to an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Elisabeth
Middle names used with ElisabethMethodology
Elisabeth is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Elisabeth Ann · Elisabeth Anne · Elisabeth Marie · Elisabeth Grace · Elisabeth RoseView all 440 girl middle names.
- Total 652 middle names used with Elisabeth
- 36 boy middle names used with Elisabeth
- 149 unisex middle names used with Elisabeth
Middle name suggestions for ElisabethMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Elisabeth is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern and 5 letters.
Examples: Elisabeth Leigh · Elisabeth Grace · Elisabeth Smith · Elisabeth Lynne · Elisabeth Jones. View all 1,654 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Elisabeth
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, Elisabeth has been used by 10 members of European royal families, including:
- Elisabeth of Anhalt (1857–1933) — Princess
- Elisabeth Amalia (1878–1960) — Archduchess
Names Similar to Elisabeth
Sound Like Elisabeth Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Elizabeth · Elizebeth · Elsbeth · View all 16 names
Spelled Like Elisabeth Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Eliabeth · Elixabeth
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Elizabeth · Isabella · Elaine · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Elisabeth Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Elizabeth · Ruth · Judith · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Elizabeth · Olivia · Victoria · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Elisabeth”
Dictionary Meaning of "Elisabeth"Methodology
The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures
Examples
- There was in the dayes of Herode the king of Iudea, a certaine Prieſt, named Zacharias, of the courſe of Abia, and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
A female given name from Hebrew, a less common form of Elizabeth in English
Alternative Forms
Translations
The name Elisabeth has 40 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as mother of John the Baptist, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Elisabeth in ASL
- E
- l
- i
- s
- a
- b
- e
- t
- h
Comments on the name Elisabeth
Community CommentsShowing 5 of 92 comments
Kill_back_12
Ybel also belongs on this chart of names related to Elisheva.
Lanima_persa
Last year (2023), 4 baby girls were given the name Elisabeth in Poland. 6 other baby girls got it as their middle name. As of January this year, there have been 650 women in Poland with the first name Elisabeth and 821 women who have it as their middle name.
Fortune_2827
Last year (2022) 4 baby girls were given the name Elisabeth in Poland. The same amount of girls received it as their middle name. As of January this year, 621 women in Poland have had the name Elisabeth. 780 others have had it as their middle.
Babyboy_haha
I think Tibby, Tabby, Letty and Lettie would be interesting nicknames for Elisabeth.
Masterpwn40
Last year (2021) the name Elisabeth was not recorded in the ranking of first names for girls in Poland, but 7 baby girls were given Elisabeth as their middle name. As of January this year, there have been 578 women with the name Elisabeth in Poland.