FIRST NAME
Elisha
Elisha is the 1,265th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 12,119 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 9,306 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,265 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
19,897
living · #1,023
2020 CENSUS
12,119
living · #1,265
BABIES NAMED ELISHA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1914–2025
202559
As a female name, Elisha peaked in 1980, when 624 babies were named Elisha (the #373 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #1,073 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
9,948
living · #1,204
2020 CENSUS
9,306
living · #1,073
BABIES NAMED ELISHA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025322
As a male name, Elisha peaked in 2008, when 392 babies were named Elisha (the #630 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)