Elisiah Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LIE-zee-uh /ɛˈlaɪziə/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my salvation; English: variant of Elijah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elisiah is derived from the Hebrew name Elisha, which means "God is salvation." The Hebrew form אֱלִישָׁע (Elisha) is composed of two elements: "El," meaning God, and "yasha," meaning to save or deliver. This name was later transliterated into Greek as Ἐλισσαῖος (Elissaios) and subsequently into Latin as Elissaeus.
The transition into Old French and then into English occurred during the medieval period, particularly through biblical translations and the influence of the Christian church. Historically, Elisha is a significant biblical figure, known as a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the books of Kings.
He is noted for succeeding the prophet Elijah and performing numerous miracles, including healing the sick and raising the dead. The stories of Elisha date back to the 9th century BCE, and his legacy was further solidified through various translations of the Bible, including the Septuagint in the 3rd century BCE and the Vulgate in the late 4th century CE.
The name gained prominence in Christian contexts, particularly during the Middle Ages, as biblical names were often adopted by the faithful. Culturally, the name Elisiah carries connotations of divine protection and salvation, reflecting the attributes associated with its biblical namesake.
The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its strong religious significance and the tradition of naming children after biblical figures, which was common in many cultures influenced by Judeo-Christian beliefs. Variants of the name, such as Elisha and Elijah, have also contributed to its resonance across different cultures and languages, maintaining a connection to its original meaning and historical roots.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elisiah was first seen in the United States in 1996.
Elisiah has ranked as high as #15182 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Elisiah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Elisiah 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 Elisiah 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 Elisiah.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 5 |
| 2002 | 10 | 10 |
| 1997 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Elisiah
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