Rising since 1988, #3,645 for girls today.
Popularity of Elisia since 1908
Babies named Elisia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 113 |
| 1970s | 175 |
| 1980s | 279 |
| 1990s | 349 |
| 2000s | 452 |
| 2010s | 359 |
| 2020s | 222 |
Meaning & origin
Elisia is a feminine name that has been recorded in the United States since 1908, though it remains uncommon. Its popularity peaked in 2000, and it has been on a rising trajectory since 1988, reflecting a broader trend toward melodic, vowel-heavy names. In 2025, Elisia ranked #3,645, with an incidence of about 1 in 39,202 births. The name appears most frequently in Florida, California, and Texas, suggesting regional preferences. While its etymology is debated, Elisia likely echoes the well-known Elizabeth, giving it a subtle connection to a classic name while maintaining a modern, distinctive sound.
Elisia is a feminine given name that likely originated as a variant of Elisa or Alicia. It may be a modern English coinage combining sounds from names like Elizabeth and Melissa. The name has been in use in the United States since at least the early 20th century, with a notable increase in popularity during the late 1980s and 1990s.
Where Elisia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elisia” around the world
Where Elisia 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, Lisi, Lia, Ellie
Sibling names for Elisia
Names that share Elisia's style, for a brother or sister.
