Holding steady.
Popularity of Ellisha since 1970
Babies named Ellisha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ellisha's real moment was 1979.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 96 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ellisha is a modern feminine respelling that first appeared in U.S. records in 1970, peaking in popularity the year 1979. It has maintained a stable but low-level presence since then, typically used a handful of times per year. The name's trajectory, described as stable, shows no sharp rise or decline. While it never reached a rank in the national top 1000, its consistent use over decades reflects a niche appeal among parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet distinctive. The spelling Ellisha adapts the biblical Elisha into a softer, more feminine form, fitting a pattern of 'A-ending' names for girls. Top states where the name has appeared are not reported, suggesting broad but thin distribution. Overall, Ellisha remains a quiet choice, neither trending nor forgotten.
Ellisha is an English spelling variant of Elisha, which originates from the Hebrew name Elisha (אֱלִישָׁע), meaning 'God is salvation.' It gained currency in the 1970s as a feminine respelling, influenced by names like Alicia and Aisha.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Lisha, Lee
Sibling names for Ellisha
Names that share Ellisha's style, for a brother or sister.
