Elisheva
Elisheva is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my oath.
Origin and history
Elisheva is a traditional Hebrew name meaning 'God is my oath.' It is the original Biblical Hebrew form of the English names Elizabeth and Isabel. In the United States, it is primarily used within Jewish communities and has seen steady usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,459 babies in the United States have been named Elisheva since 1880. It ranks #3563 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1631.
States where it is most popular
- NY (64.9 %)
- NJ (26 %)
- CA (4.2 %)
- MD (2 %)
- FL (1.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 112 |
| 1980-1990 | 269 |
| 1990-2000 | 449 |
| 2000-2010 | 517 |
| 2010-2019 | 632 |
| 2020-2029 | 470 |
Nicknames
Ellie, Elli, Sheva
Fun facts
- Elisheva is the ancient Hebrew name from which the names Elizabeth, Isabel, and Ellie ultimately derive.
- In the Old Testament, Elisheva is introduced as the sister-in-law of Moses and the wife of Aaron.