Elisha
Elisha is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my salvation.
Origin and history
Elisha is a classic biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my salvation'. In the Old Testament, Elisha was a prophet and disciple of Elijah. It has enjoyed steady, moderate usage in the United States as a traditional male name.
Popularity in the United States
15,668 babies in the United States have been named Elisha since 1880. It ranks #947 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #797.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.4 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- GA (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 336 |
| 1890-1900 | 256 |
| 1900-1910 | 216 |
| 1910-1920 | 549 |
| 1920-1930 | 780 |
| 1930-1940 | 538 |
| 1940-1950 | 472 |
| 1950-1960 | 401 |
| 1960-1970 | 262 |
| 1970-1980 | 601 |
| 1980-1990 | 994 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,920 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,461 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,151 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,731 |
Famous people named Elisha
- Elisha Otis: Inventor, Entrepreneur
- Elisha Gray: Engineer, Inventor
- Elisha Cook Jr.: Actor
Nicknames
Eli, Lish
Fun facts
- In biblical tradition, Elisha was the successor to the prophet Elijah and performed numerous miracles.
- Despite sharing similar origins and meanings, Elisha and Elijah are distinct biblical figures.