What does the name Elisha mean?

The name Elisha means "God is my salvation".

What is the origin of the name Elisha?

Elisha is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 284 babies were named Elisha in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Elisha is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 284 →

All-Time Total: 14,532

Peak Year: 2008

Elisha is a Hebrew name derived from the word "Elisha," meaning "God is salvation." It has roots in the Old Testament.

Boy names closely related to Elisha

Shiloh Tristan Anderson Jayce Cayden Kenneth Judah Kayden

Girl names closely related to Elisha

Skyler Alora Kylie Ava Elisabeth Shiloh Ariah Alaya

Names with similar meaning to Elisha

Eliseo

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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