Elisa Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Elisa is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Elisa?
Elisa is spelled E-L-I-S-A. The name has 5 letters.
Elisa at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Elisa is commonly considered a shortened form of Elizabeth, which means “God is my oath” from Hebrew origins.
- Origin
- Elisa may derive from the Hebrew name Elisheba, often linked to the name Elizabeth used in various cultures.
- Pronunciation
- eh-LEE-sah · 3 syllables
Elisa Popularity in 2025
Rank#458
Recorded Births674
- Girls usage fell 25 places to #458 and recorded 40 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Elisa Mean?
Elisa is commonly considered a shortened form of Elizabeth, which means “God is my oath” from Hebrew origins.
Origin: Elisa may derive from the Hebrew name Elisheba, often linked to the name Elizabeth used in various cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Elisa?
Pronunciationeh-LEE-sah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Elisa?
- History
- The name Elisa has been used in several European languages, including Italian and German, with historical usage documented in baptismal and official records.
Elisa Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 674 | #458 |
| 2024 | Girls | 714 | #433 |
| 2023 | Girls | 731 | #419 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2022 | Girls | 772 | #408 |
| 2021 | Girls | 750 | #420 |
| 2020 | Girls | 595 | #511 |
| 2019 | Girls | 711 | #441 |
| 2018 | Girls | 691 | #456 |
| 2017 | Girls | 617 | #506 |
| 2016 | Girls | 634 | #490 |
| 2015 | Girls | 656 | #489 |
| 2014 | Girls | 619 | #505 |
| 2013 | Girls | 657 | #467 |
| 2012 | Girls | 849 | #368 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2011 | Girls | 543 | #536 |
| 2010 | Girls | 602 | #497 |
| 2009 | Girls | 472 | #633 |
| 2008 | Girls | 492 | #626 |
| 2007 | Girls | 555 | #551 |
| 2006 | Girls | 542 | #546 |
| 2005 | Girls | 541 | #533 |
| 2004 | Girls | 594 | #496 |
When Was Elisa Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Girls
849 recorded births
National rank #368
1981 · Girls
775 recorded births
National rank #311
2022 · Girls
772 recorded births
National rank #408
2021 · Girls
750 recorded births
National rank #420
Where Elisa Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #205 | 33 |
| MA | #235 | 24 |
| FL | #284 | 66 |
| CA | #293 | 111 |
| TX | #304 | 112 |
| WA | #313 | 23 |
| CO | #317 | 19 |
| NV | #328 | 8 |