Elisa
Elisa is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Elisa is a classic feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath'. It developed as a shorter form of Elizabeth or Elisabeth across several European languages, particularly Italian, Spanish, and French. In the United States, it has been a consistently well-used and timeless choice over many decades.
Popularity in the United States
47,661 babies in the United States have been named Elisa since 1880. It ranks #607 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #434.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23 %)
- TX (18.7 %)
- NY (10.6 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 93 |
| 1890-1900 | 128 |
| 1900-1910 | 219 |
| 1910-1920 | 560 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,129 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,056 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,044 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,720 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,196 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,020 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,739 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,569 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,373 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,579 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,236 |
Famous people named Elisa
- Elisa Donovan: Actress, Writer
- Elisa Izquierdo
Nicknames
Ellie, Lisa, Eli
Fun facts
- Elisa is famous as the name of the protagonist in George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion, adapted into the musical My Fair Lady.
- Because it retains its spelling and pronunciation across many languages, Elisa is popular internationally.