Elisha Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationih-LIE-shuh / ɪˈlaɪʃəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is salvation; English: variant of Elisha
Historical & Cultural Background
Elisha is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Elisha, which appears in the Old Testament as a prophet and disciple of Elijah. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with religious significance. In English-speaking countries, it gained popularity in the 19th century and has remained in use since.
Trend Summary
Elisha has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elisha
- Elishah
International Variants
- Elisée (French)
- Elías (Spanish)
- Elia (Italian)
Famous people named Elisha
Elisha Otis was an American inventor known for founding the Otis Elevator Company and developing the safety elevator.
Elisha Cuthbert is a Canadian actress recognized for her roles in television series such as '24' and films like 'The Girl Next Door.'.
Elisha Gray was an American inventor and co-founder of Western Electric, known for his work in telegraphy.
Elisha J. Lewis was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 19th century.
Fictional characters named Elisha
Elisha is a character in the biblical narrative, known for succeeding the prophet Elijah.
Elisha is a character in the novel 'The Last Days of Judas Iscariot' by Stephen Adly Guirgis, representing a figure from biblical lore.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elisha was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elisha has ranked as high as #1010 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Elisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elisha (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 21 | |
TX | 20 | |
NY | 19 | |
FL | 18 | |
GA | 14 | |
MI | 13 | |
NC | 10 | |
PA | 10 | |
MN | 9 | |
VA | 9 | |
IN | 9 | |
MO | 8 | |
IL | 8 | |
OH | 8 | |
KY | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 32 |
1881 | 29 |
1882 | 35 |
1883 | 42 |
1884 | 39 |
1885 | 38 |
1886 | 35 |
1887 | 20 |
1888 | 37 |
1889 | 29 |
1890 | 24 |
1891 | 28 |
1892 | 28 |
1893 | 17 |
1894 | 27 |
1895 | 33 |
1896 | 23 |
1897 | 18 |
1898 | 32 |
1899 | 26 |
1900 | 37 |
1901 | 19 |
1902 | 23 |
1903 | 25 |
1904 | 25 |
1905 | 16 |
1906 | 15 |
1907 | 21 |
1908 | 11 |
1909 | 24 |
1910 | 25 |
1911 | 27 |
1912 | 44 |
1913 | 45 |
1914 | 42 |
1915 | 58 |
1916 | 81 |
1917 | 79 |
1918 | 69 |
1919 | 79 |
1920 | 71 |
1921 | 99 |
1922 | 96 |
1923 | 89 |
1924 | 72 |
1925 | 74 |
1926 | 72 |
1927 | 79 |
1928 | 68 |
1929 | 60 |
1930 | 71 |
1931 | 63 |
1932 | 62 |
1933 | 45 |
1934 | 60 |
1935 | 53 |
1936 | 48 |
1937 | 48 |
1938 | 41 |
1939 | 47 |
1940 | 56 |
1941 | 47 |
1942 | 44 |
1943 | 48 |
1944 | 45 |
1945 | 46 |
1946 | 45 |
1947 | 46 |
1948 | 43 |
1949 | 52 |
1950 | 49 |
1951 | 45 |
1952 | 41 |
1953 | 40 |
1954 | 44 |
1955 | 44 |
1956 | 36 |
1957 | 36 |
1958 | 32 |
1959 | 34 |
1960 | 29 |
1961 | 23 |
1962 | 34 |
1963 | 30 |
1964 | 31 |
1965 | 30 |
1966 | 24 |
1967 | 14 |
1968 | 22 |
1969 | 25 |
1970 | 39 |
1971 | 37 |
1972 | 45 |
1973 | 37 |
1974 | 48 |
1975 | 69 |
1976 | 64 |
1977 | 82 |
1978 | 87 |
1979 | 93 |
1980 | 112 |
1981 | 103 |
1982 | 108 |
1983 | 94 |
1984 | 115 |
1985 | 101 |
1986 | 80 |
1987 | 88 |
1988 | 90 |
1989 | 103 |
1990 | 118 |
1991 | 139 |
1992 | 137 |
1993 | 142 |
1994 | 178 |
1995 | 204 |
1996 | 230 |
1997 | 234 |
1998 | 254 |
1999 | 284 |
2000 | 277 |
2001 | 300 |
2002 | 336 |
2003 | 337 |
2004 | 359 |
2005 | 377 |
2006 | 376 |
2007 | 365 |
2008 | 392 |
2009 | 342 |
2010 | 363 |
2011 | 311 |
2012 | 317 |
2013 | 348 |
2014 | 327 |
2015 | 305 |
2016 | 304 |
2017 | 286 |
2018 | 270 |
2019 | 319 |
2020 | 271 |
2021 | 266 |
2022 | 302 |
2023 | 281 |
2024 | 284 |