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Elisea

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Pronounced el-ee-SAY-uh /ˌɛl.iˈseɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: An Italian and Spanish feminine form of Eliseo, the Romance form of the Hebrew prophet-name Elisha (Elisha, 'God is my salvation'). Used across Italy, Spain and Latin America.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Romance feminine of Eliseo: Elisea carries Hebrew 'God is my salvation' (said 'el-ee-SAY-uh').
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Origin MediumItalian, Hebrew, Spanish
MeaningAn Italian and Spanish feminine form of Eliseo, the Romance form of the Hebrew prophet-name Elisha (Elisha, 'God is my salvation'). Used across Italy, Spain and Latin America.
U.S. rank (2024)#13925 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 226

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819382024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elisea is the Italian and Spanish feminine of Eliseo — the Romance form of the Hebrew prophet-name Elisha, 'God is my salvation'. Saints named Eliseo carried the name through the Catholic world, and the feminine has long been used in Italy and Latin America. Four soft beats with a lifted third (said 'el-ee-SAY-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Romance-language, and devout.

Did you know? Behind Elisea stands the prophet Elisha, whose Hebrew name means 'God is my salvation'; Italian and Spanish turned him into Eliseo, and Elisea is the feminine that grew from it (said 'el-ee-SAY-uh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Elisea — Italian/Spanish feminine of Eliseo; Hebrew Elisha

Variations

ElisaEliseiaElysea

Nicknames

EllyLisaSea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elisea mean?

Elisea is a feminine of Eliseo, the Romance form of Hebrew Elisha, 'God is my salvation'.

How do you pronounce Elisea?

It's said el-ee-SAY-uh /ˌɛl.iˈseɪ.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Elisea a boy or girl name?

Elisea is a girl's name; the masculine is Eliseo.

How popular is Elisea?

Elisea is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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