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Elishah

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-LY-shah /ɛˈlaɪ.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Elisha — from the Hebrew Elishua, 'God is salvation; my God is salvation' (the prophet Elisha)Low

In 30 seconds: God is salvation: Elishah spells Elisha. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-LY-shah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Elisha — from the Hebrew Elishua, 'God is salvation; my God is salvation' (the prophet Elisha)

U.S. rank (2024)#8486 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 233

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Elishah is a spelling of Elisha — from the Hebrew Elishua, 'God is salvation; my God is salvation' (the prophet Elisha). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-LY-shah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Elisha. Rare in this form, God-is-salvation at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elisha means 'God is salvation' in Hebrew (the prophet Elisha) — Elishah is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'eh-LY-shah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Elisha — Hebrew etymology

Variations

ElishaEleshaElishua

Nicknames

Eli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elishah mean?

Elishah spells Elisha — Hebrew 'God is salvation' (the prophet Elisha).

How do you pronounce Elishah?

It's said eh-LY-shah /ɛˈlaɪ.ʃɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elishah a boy or girl name?

Elishah is a boy's name.

How popular is Elishah?

Elishah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.