Elisha
Elisha is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is salvation”, pronounced ee-LY-shuh. It ranked #789 in the United States in 2025, given to 322 babies, and peaked at #255 in 1883. Common nicknames: Eli, Sha, Lish.
How popular is Elisha in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Elisha mean, and where does it come from?
Elisha was the farmer Elijah found ploughing with twelve yoke of oxen, who burned his plough, followed the prophet and asked for a double share of his spirit. The Hebrew Elishua means "God is salvation." Puritan families brought the name to New England, which is why nineteenth-century America produced an Elisha Otis, whose safety brake made the passenger lift possible, and an Elisha Gray, who filed a telephone caveat on the same day as Alexander Graham Bell. It has been in the top thousand since 1880 and is now used for girls as well.
How is Elisha used around the world?
Elisha is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 10+ international variants.
TypeUnisex name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Elisha?
Famous People Named Elisha
- Elisha Otis — American inventor of the safety elevator brake
- Elisha Gray — American electrical engineer and telephone pioneer
- Elisha Cuthbert — Canadian actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Elisha mean?
Elisha is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is salvation." Elisha was the farmer Elijah found ploughing with twelve yoke of oxen, who burned his plough, followed the prophet and asked for a double share of his spirit. The Hebrew Elishua means "God is salvation.
How do you pronounce Elisha?
Elisha is pronounced ee-LY-shuh. Common variations include Eliseo, Eliseu, Elischa.
Is Elisha a boy name?
Yes, Elisha is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Eli, Sha, Lish.