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Elisha

Elisha is a unisex name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Elisha?

Recorded births named Elisha by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	30,034 births
England & Wales since 1996	5,041 births
Ireland since 1964	398 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Elisha's popularity over time

Babies named Elisha per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1980 (736/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2000 (354/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2008 (27/yr).

When was Elisha popular?

Elisha reached its peak in 1980, when it was the #619 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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