Elisia Girl

Popularity: #907 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LIS-ee-uh /ɛˈlɪsiə/

Origin: Latin; Hebrew

Meaning: Latin: 'God is my oath'; Hebrew: 'God's promise'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Elisia has roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, which means "God is my oath." This name was adapted into Greek as Elisabet and subsequently into Latin as Elisabetha. The transition into Old French produced the variant Élisabeth, which eventually influenced the English form Elizabeth.

The name Elisia can be seen as a derivative or variant of these forms, reflecting the linguistic evolution from Hebrew through various languages into English. Historically, the name Elisabeth has significant milestones, particularly in the context of biblical figures.

Elisabeth is the name of the mother of John the Baptist in the New Testament, a figure who is venerated in Christianity. The name gained prominence in Europe during the Middle Ages, especially with the influence of saints and queens bearing the name, such as Saint Elizabeth of Hungary in the 13th century and Queen Elizabeth I of England in the 16th century.

These figures contributed to the name's enduring legacy in various cultures. Culturally, the name Elisia and its variants have been associated with themes of devotion and faith, reflecting the original meaning tied to oaths and promises made to God.

The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing loyalty and commitment. The diminutive form, Liza, has also been historically relevant, serving as a familiar and affectionate variant of Elisabeth.

Overall, the name Elisia encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural history, illustrating its significance through centuries.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Elisia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elisia was first seen in the United States in 1908.

Elisia has ranked as high as #4244 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Elisia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Elisia 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 Elisia 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 Elisia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 41 41
2024 45 45
2023 38 38
2022 37 37
2021 36 36
2020 25 25
2019 36 36
2018 32 32
2017 44 44
2016 31 31
2015 36 36
2014 34 34
2013 30 30
2012 43 43
2011 27 27
2010 46 46
2009 38 38
2008 35 35
2007 46 46
2006 44 44
2005 50 50
2004 40 40
2003 47 47
2002 45 45
2001 47 47
2000 60 60
1999 41 41
1998 50 50
1997 48 48
1996 39 39
1995 28 28
1994 30 30
1993 26 26
1992 30 30
1991 27 27
1990 30 30
1989 24 24
1988 25 25
1987 23 23
1986 35 35
1985 31 31
1984 22 22
1983 33 33
1982 28 28
1981 32 32
1980 26 26
1979 36 36
1978 23 23
1977 22 22
1976 13 13
1975 15 15
1974 10 10
1973 12 12
1972 14 14
1971 16 16
1970 14 14
1969 16 16
1968 11 11
1967 10 10
1966 6 6
1965 16 16
1964 15 15
1963 8 8
1962 9 9
1961 14 14
1960 8 8
1959 7 7
1958 8 8
1957 5 5
1956 6 6
1955 6 6
1953 6 6
1951 5 5
1949 6 6
1932 6 6
1928 5 5
1908 5 5

Top States for Elisia (2024)

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
TX 7
39%
FL 6
33%
CA 5
28%