How Many People Are Named Elisha?
29,647
people in the United States are named Elisha
1 in 11,299 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1498
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0089%
Of US population
Peak Year
1980
736 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Pronunciation:
i-LIE-shə (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the Hebrew name אֱלִישַׁע ('Elisha'), a contracted form of אֱלִישׁוּעַ ('Elishu'a) meaning "my God is salvation". According to the Old Testament, Elisha was a prophet and miracle worker. He was the attendant of Elijah and succeeded him after his ascension to heaven.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 36.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
2,538
Texas
2,051
New York
1,575
Florida
1,457
Georgia
1,129
Ohio
1,007
North Carolina
933
Pennsylvania
788
Illinois
731
Tennessee
725
💡 Fun Facts About "Elisha"
- 379 babies were named Elisha in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1980
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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