Elisheva Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-lee-SHEH-vah /ɛlɪˈʃɛvə/
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my oath
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elisheva has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the elements 'El' meaning 'God' and 'sheva' meaning 'oath' or 'seven.' This etymological composition suggests a meaning akin to 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance.' The name appears in various forms throughout history, with the most notable being Elisheba, which is the original biblical form. The transition into English occurred through the Latin 'Elisabetha' and the Greek 'Elisabet,' which were used in early Christian texts, eventually leading to the Anglicized version, Elizabeth, and its variants, including Elisheva.
Historically, Elisheva is significant as it is the name of the wife of Aaron, the brother of Moses, mentioned in the Hebrew Bible (circa 1300 BCE). This connection to biblical figures lends the name a sense of antiquity and reverence within Jewish tradition.
The name has been borne by various queens and saints throughout history, including Saint Elizabeth of Hungary in the 13th century and Elizabeth I of England in the 16th century, further embedding it in the cultural and historical narrative of Western civilization. Culturally, the name Elisheva has been associated with themes of faithfulness and divine promise, resonating deeply within Jewish and Christian traditions.
The name's enduring presence in religious texts and its connection to significant historical figures have contributed to its lasting significance. Additionally, diminutive forms like Eliza have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued relevance across different cultures and languages.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elisheva was first seen in the United States in 1965.
Elisheva has ranked as high as #1273 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, California, Maryland, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Elisheva has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Elisheva 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 Elisheva was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Elisheva (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 21 | |
| NJ | 12 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| MD | 5 |
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 Elisheva.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 76 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2016 | 67 |
| 2015 | 78 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2013 | 67 |
| 2012 | 61 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2008 | 60 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2006 | 73 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2001 | 47 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 1999 | 57 |
| 1998 | 51 |
| 1997 | 46 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1994 | 49 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1992 | 51 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |