Elease Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ee-LAYS /iːˈleɪs/
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: God is my light; Hebrew: God has sworn
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elease is derived from the Hebrew name Elishah, which means "God is salvation." This name passed through several linguistic transformations, first appearing in Greek as Elisha, then in Latin as Eliseus, and later in Old French as Élisée. The name entered the English language through the influence of the biblical figure Elisha, a prophet in the Hebrew Bible who succeeded Elijah and is known for his miracles and prophetic ministry, which is documented in the books of Kings.
The name Elisha has been used in various forms across cultures, with Elease being a modern variant that reflects contemporary naming practices. Historically, the name has been associated with significant religious texts, particularly the Hebrew Bible and its translations, such as the King James Bible published in 1611, which helped to popularize biblical names in English-speaking cultures.
The figure of Elisha has been revered in both Jewish and Christian traditions, contributing to the name's enduring presence in religious contexts. Over the centuries, variations of the name have appeared in different cultures, often reflecting local linguistic preferences while maintaining the original meaning related to divine salvation.
Culturally, names derived from Elishah have been associated with themes of hope and divine intervention, resonating with families seeking names that convey spiritual significance. The name Elease, while relatively modern, carries with it the weight of its historical roots and the legacy of its biblical origins.
Its connection to the concept of salvation has made it a meaningful choice for many, echoing the enduring appeal of names that reflect faith and resilience.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elease was first seen in the United States in 1895.
Elease has ranked as high as #1370 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Elease has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Elease is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Elease was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Elease.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | 10 | 10 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 |
| 2012 | 13 | 13 |
| 2006 | 5 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 | 7 |
| 1991 | 8 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 | 6 |
| 1989 | 15 | 15 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 | 9 |
| 1985 | 8 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 | 7 |
| 1981 | 8 | 8 |
| 1980 | 13 | 13 |
| 1979 | 6 | 6 |
| 1978 | 14 | 14 |
| 1977 | 8 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 | 7 |
| 1975 | 9 | 9 |
| 1974 | 7 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1970 | 9 | 9 |
| 1969 | 6 | 6 |
| 1968 | 13 | 13 |
| 1967 | 13 | 13 |
| 1966 | 10 | 10 |
| 1965 | 25 | 25 |
| 1964 | 21 | 21 |
| 1963 | 12 | 12 |
| 1962 | 13 | 13 |
| 1961 | 17 | 17 |
| 1960 | 12 | 12 |
| 1959 | 13 | 13 |
| 1958 | 20 | 20 |
| 1957 | 32 | 32 |
| 1956 | 18 | 18 |
| 1955 | 23 | 23 |
| 1954 | 28 | 28 |
| 1953 | 35 | 35 |
| 1952 | 24 | 24 |
| 1951 | 35 | 35 |
| 1950 | 30 | 30 |
| 1949 | 29 | 29 |
| 1948 | 41 | 41 |
| 1947 | 40 | 40 |
| 1946 | 33 | 33 |
| 1945 | 38 | 38 |
| 1944 | 43 | 43 |
| 1943 | 41 | 41 |
| 1942 | 59 | 59 |
| 1941 | 46 | 46 |
| 1940 | 56 | 56 |
| 1939 | 51 | 51 |
| 1938 | 46 | 46 |
| 1937 | 55 | 55 |
| 1936 | 60 | 60 |
| 1935 | 50 | 50 |
| 1934 | 66 | 66 |
| 1933 | 56 | 56 |
| 1932 | 77 | 77 |
| 1931 | 65 | 65 |
| 1930 | 79 | 79 |
| 1929 | 54 | 54 |
| 1928 | 87 | 87 |
| 1927 | 88 | 88 |
| 1926 | 92 | 92 |
| 1925 | 68 | 68 |
| 1924 | 80 | 80 |
| 1923 | 97 | 97 |
| 1922 | 96 | 96 |
| 1921 | 68 | 68 |
| 1920 | 75 | 75 |
| 1919 | 68 | 68 |
| 1918 | 48 | 48 |
| 1917 | 73 | 73 |
| 1916 | 64 | 64 |
| 1915 | 43 | 43 |
| 1914 | 47 | 47 |
| 1913 | 35 | 35 |
| 1912 | 29 | 29 |
| 1911 | 15 | 15 |
| 1910 | 22 | 22 |
| 1909 | 23 | 23 |
| 1908 | 15 | 15 |
| 1907 | 16 | 16 |
| 1906 | 16 | 16 |
| 1905 | 14 | 14 |
| 1904 | 13 | 13 |
| 1903 | 11 | 11 |
| 1901 | 5 | 5 |
| 1900 | 6 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 | 5 |
| 1895 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Elease (1968)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |