Elisah Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ee-LIE-sah /iːˈlaɪsə/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my salvation; English: variant of Elijah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elisah has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the name Elisha (אֱלִישָׁע), which means "God is salvation" or "God is my salvation." The name Elisha appears in the Hebrew Bible as a significant figure, a prophet and the successor of Elijah, who performed miracles and played a crucial role in the history of Israel during the 9th century BCE. The name transitioned into Greek as Elisas and later into Latin as Eliseus, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English as Elisah.
Historically, the name has been associated with various biblical texts and translations, including the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, and the Vulgate, the Latin translation by St. Jerome in the late 4th century CE.
The name Elisha, from which Elisah is derived, has been used in various religious contexts, particularly within Judaism and Christianity, where it is often associated with themes of divine intervention and prophetic authority. The King James Bible, published in 1611, also contributed to the name's recognition in English-speaking contexts, as it included references to Elisha's deeds and prophecies.
Culturally, the name Elisah, like its root Elisha, carries connotations of faith and divine protection, resonating with those who value its biblical heritage. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its strong religious significance and the historical narratives surrounding its biblical namesake.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as Eli have emerged, reflecting a common practice of creating affectionate or familiar versions of names in various cultures.
Famous people named Elisah
In this section, you will find notable people named Elisah. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Elisah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Elisah H. Smith is a musician best known for his contributions to the folk music genre.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elisah was first seen in the United States in 1978.
Elisah has ranked as high as #1277 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Elisah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Elisah 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 Elisah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Elisah
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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 Elisah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |