Gender-Neutral Name · Hebrew Origin
Elisha
Elisha is a gender-neutral name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Elisha? It is a neutral name, rooted in Hebrew naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Elijah.
Elisha meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Elisha has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Elisha to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Elisha as E·L·I·S·H·A, with 6 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Elisha is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Elisha variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Elishaa, Elishae, Elishay, Elish.
- Nicknames: Eli and E.
- Middle names: Pair Elisha with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Elisha middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Elijah, Elissa, Eliseo, Elias, Elzie — full picks on the sibling names for Elisha guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Elisha? Browse our names like Elisha guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Elisha
What does the name Elisha mean?
Elisha has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a neutral name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Elisha?
Elisha originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Elisha?
Elisha has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Elisha a boy's or girl's name?
Elisha is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Elisha in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Elisha sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Elisha?
Names that share Elisha's sound and style include Elijah, Elissa, Eliseo, Elias, Elzie.
What middle names pair well with Elisha?
Good middle-name fits for Elisha pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Elisha is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Elisha is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Elisha?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Elisha share its rhythm without rhyming — Elijah, Elissa, Eliseo all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.