Elisha: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
God is salvation, a miracle worker's name shining with grace.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #837
- Peak
- #255 in 1883
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Elisha Means
Elisha is a boy name of Hebrew origin. God is salvation, a miracle worker's name shining with grace.
How Popular Elisha Is
Elisha currently ranks #837 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #255 in 1883. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Elisha
- Elisha peaked at #255 in the U.S. in 1883.
- Elisha is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Elisha is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
Names Like Elisha
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Elisha
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Elisha.
Questions About Elisha
What does Elisha mean?
Elisha is a boy name of Hebrew origin. God is salvation, a miracle worker's name shining with grace.
How popular is Elisha?
Elisha currently ranks #837 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #255 in 1883. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Elisha come from?
Elisha comes from Hebrew roots. Elisha peaked at #255 in the U.S. in 1883.
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