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Elysha

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Pronounced eh-LEE-shuh /ɛˈliː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Elisha, from the Hebrew for 'God is salvation' - the name of a biblical prophet. Read here as a soft girl's name near Alisha.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft take on Elisha: Elysha means 'God is salvation' (said 'eh-LEE-shuh'). Gentle and faith-rooted.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA modern respelling of Elisha, from the Hebrew for 'God is salvation' - the name of a biblical prophet. Read here as a soft girl's name near Alisha.

U.S. rank (2024)#15933 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 691

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

Elysha is a form of Elisha ('God is salvation'), softened toward Alisha. It reads gentle and faith-rooted - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'eh-LEE-shuh').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Elysha respells Elisha, Hebrew for 'God is salvation' - the name of a biblical prophet - landing as a gentle girl's name near Alisha (said 'eh-LEE-shuh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Elysha — respelling of Elisha 'God is salvation'

Variations

ElishaAlishaElysia

Nicknames

EllieLisha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elysha mean?

Elysha is a respelling of Elisha, Hebrew for 'God is salvation.'

How do you pronounce Elysha?

It's said eh-LEE-shuh /ɛˈliː.ʃə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elysha a boy or girl name?

Elysha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Elysha?

Elysha is extremely rare in the U.S.