Elisha
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Elisha is a Hebrew name meaning “God is salvation”. It is a popular name, primarily used for girls, with 75.61% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Elisha
Elisha is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning God is salvation. The name derives from the components el, signifying God, and yeshu'ah, referring to deliverance or salvation. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a prophet who served as the successor to Elijah. The name transitioned into general use as a given name during the post-Reformation era.
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Gender Usage of the Name Elisha
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Elisha is primarily used as a name for girls. Approximately 75.61% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Elisha
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
Elisha 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 9.1K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.2K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 8.4K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 52K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Elisha ranked #1,660 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,937 in 2024 — an improvement of 277 places. Elisha shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #208 in 1987. Its lowest recorded position was #2,807 in 1964. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -1177 places (from #483 to #1,660).
Name StyleMethodology
Elisha is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 57% of available years and remains active today, averaging 369 births per year after a historical peak in 1980.Characteristics of the Name Elisha
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- E — Girl Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Elisha features three syllables with a stress on the first syllable, creating a rhythmic cadence. It is historically anchored by the prophet Elisha found in Hebrew scripture. This combination of structural fluidity and religious history results in a Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Elisha
Middle names used with ElishaMethodology
Elisha is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Elisha Marie · Elisha Ann · Elisha Nicole · Elisha Lynn · Elisha DawnView all 183 girl middle names.
- Total 353 middle names used with Elisha
- 116 boy middle names used with Elisha
- 47 unisex middle names used with Elisha
Middle name suggestions for ElishaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Elisha is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Elisha Moore · Elisha Mills · Elisha Marsh · Elisha Marks · Elisha Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Elisha
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Girl Names, Elisha appears 59 times throughout the Bible. Selected verses include:
- Old Testament - I Kings (1KI 19:16):
And on Jehu, son of Nimshi, making him king over Israel; and on Elisha, the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah, to be prophet in your place.
- Old Testament - II Kings (2KI 2:1):
Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a great wind, Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.
Names Similar to Elisha
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Eilish · Elysia · Elicia · View all 42 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Jennifer · Barbara · Margaret · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Elisha”
Dictionary Meaning of "Elisha"Methodology
A prophet, a disciple and successor of Elijah
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin, in quiet use since the 17th century
A female given name from Hebrew in occasional use, apparently confused with Elizabeth or Alicia
Examples
- Elisha Cuthbert
Alternative Forms
Translations
The name Elisha has 24 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as biblical prophet, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Elisha in ASL
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