Eleisha Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LIE-sha //ɛˈlaɪʃə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my salvation; English: variant of Elisha
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Eleisha has its roots in the Hebrew name Elishah, which means "God is salvation." The etymology can be traced back to the Hebrew Bible, where Elishah is mentioned as one of the sons of Benjamin, a tribe of Israel. The name transitioned into Greek as Elisha, which is the form used in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, created in the 3rd to 2nd centuries BCE.
This Greek form then influenced the Latin version of the name, which further evolved into various forms in Old French and Middle English before becoming the modern English Eleisha. Historically, the name is associated with the biblical prophet Elisha, who succeeded Elijah and is known for performing miracles and spreading the message of God during the 9th century BCE.
The stories of Elisha are significant in both Jewish and Christian traditions, and they have been referenced in various religious texts, including the King James Bible, published in 1611. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its strong biblical roots and the reverence for the figures associated with it.
Culturally, Eleisha carries connotations of divine protection and salvation, resonating with themes of faith and hope. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, often reflecting the same underlying meanings.
Its diminutive form, Elly, has also been used historically, although it is less common. The name's historical significance and its connections to religious narratives have contributed to its lasting presence in various cultures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eleisha was first seen in the United States in 1974.
Eleisha has ranked as high as #1111 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Eleisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Eleisha 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 Eleisha was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Eleisha
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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 Eleisha.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |