Elisa
Elisa first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2012, when 849 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 674.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Elisa popular?
Steady Elisa has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2012.
| 2020s | 4,236 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,579 | |
| 2000s | 5,373 | |
| 1990s | 5,569 | |
| 1980s | 6,739 | |
| 1970s | 6,020 | |
| 1960s | 6,196 | |
| 1950s | 2,720 | |
| 1940s | 1,044 | |
| 1930s | 1,056 | |
| 1920s | 1,129 | |
| 1910s | 560 | |
| 1900s | 219 | |
| 1890s | 128 | |
| 1880s | 93 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Elisa mean?
Elisa is an Italian short form of Elisabetta, “God is my oath.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elisa mean?
Elisa means God is my oath. Elisa is an Italian short form of Elisabetta, “God is my oath.”
What is the origin of the name Elisa?
Elisa is of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce Elisa?
Elisa is pronounced “eh-LEE-zah.”
Is Elisa a boy or a girl name?
Elisa is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Elisa a popular name right now?
Elisa has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2012.
How popular is the name Elisa?
In 2025, Elisa ranked #458 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Elisa most popular?
Elisa was most popular in 2012, when about 849 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Elisa?
Names similar to Elisa include Francesca, Alessia, Capri, Giovanna, Carlotta.
What names go well with Elisa?
Italian names that pair well with Elisa include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.