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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Elisa — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Elis|Elisabel
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 35% boy · 65% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Elisa

◈

eh-LEE-suh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#433
→ Stable
Girl
#433
Popularity score: 39
→ Stable
Peak
#409 in 2022
5yr
-13 ranks
Velocity
-13
Birth frequency
2.0 per 10,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11220 in 2023

Peak: #11220 in 2023

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19882023

Rank #11220 · Falling since 1988

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #433 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Elisa

Popularity score: 39  ·  SSA Rank: #433

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-13 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewReligiousClassicEuropeanFeminine-leaning unisex3-syllableSoftTraditionalTimeless
Character
devoted to spiritual commitment
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Elisas

versatileartisticprincipledtenaciousoutspoken
STRONG
High confidence

Elisa is a Hebrew unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #433 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -13 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#433 · niche
Elisa at a Glance
Meaning:God is my oath. A diminutive of Elisabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God's promise' or 'devoted to God.'
Language root:Hebrew · Greek
Peak rank:#409 in 2022
5yr change:-13 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #433 · Boy #—
Notable bearers
Elisa Carrió
Argentine politician and lawyer
Elisa Donovan
American actress
Elisa Lam
Canadian-American student and artist
Elisa Tovati
French-Swiss singer and actress
Similar Sound
AliciaFeliciaMelissaElenaEliana
Similar Style
EmmaClaraSophiaGraceLucy
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Elisa
AnnaThomasJamesSophieBenjaminCharlotteOliver
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Sophia
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Grace
Latin · #40
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Lucy
Latin · #34
→ Stable
Elizabeth
Hebrew · #17
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Elisa illustration
Name Intelligence
Elisa · Overview
Summary

Elisa is a Hebrew unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #433 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 6/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Elisa scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Works for any sex
35% boy · 65% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Classic · Religious character
Elisa carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
elisa.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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