Girl & boy name
Elisha
As of 2025, Elisha ranks #788 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 322 boys received the name that year. Its position has barely moved over the past five years — a sign of steady, established appeal. SSA records for Elisha go back to 1880; the peak came in 1883 at #253, with 42 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in South Carolina, where it ranks #438 among boy names.
Rankings
Elisha popularity, 1880–2025
Where Elisha is most popular
Uniqueness score
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Elisha in the most recent year of SSA data.
Elisha as a girl name
Elisha is currently the #2859 girl name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 59 babies. It has drifted down the charts over the past five years, from #2078 to #2859. Looking at the full record since 1914, Elisha hit its all-time high of #373 in 1980, when 624 girls were given the name. State by state, Florida leads the way at #1545.