Rising since 1985, #1,981 for girls today.
Popularity of Elisheva since 1965
Babies named Elisheva per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 112 |
| 1980s | 269 |
| 1990s | 449 |
| 2000s | 517 |
| 2010s | 632 |
| 2020s | 470 |
Meaning & origin
Elisheva is the Hebrew original of Elizabeth, deeply rooted in biblical tradition. While it first appeared in U.S. records in 1965, its use has grown slowly but steadily, particularly since 1985. In 2025 it reached rank 1981, its peak so far, with roughly 1 in 16,570 girls receiving the name. The name is most popular in New Jersey, New York, and Florida, reflecting strong usage in Jewish communities. Its trajectory is rising, though it remains a distinctive choice compared to the more common Elizabeth.
Elisheva is the original Hebrew form of Elizabeth, appearing in the Hebrew Bible as the name of Aaron's wife. It is composed of the elements 'El,' meaning God, and 'sheva,' possibly meaning 'oath' or 'seven' (symbolizing abundance). The name has been used continuously among Jewish communities and was adopted into Greek as Elisabet.
Where Elisheva is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elisheva” around the world
Where Elisheva lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Sheva, Elisha
Variants: Elizabeth, Elisabeth, Elisabet, Elisheba, Elisabetha
Sibling names for Elisheva
Names that share Elisheva's style, for a brother or sister.
