Elisa Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Elisa Overview

Meaning

God is my oath, God is a promise

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew, Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning “God is an oath.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ɪˈliːsə/

Popularity

Elisa is popular in countries like Italy, Spain, Belgium, France, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlandsand In 2023, it ranked 421st for girls in the USA​

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Religious and Spiritual, Cute, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Elegant, gentle, creative, graceful

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Elisa is often associated with biblical origins and is a diminutive of Elizabeth, representing a promise or oath to God.

Name Day

November 19th (Sweden)
A Deep Dive

Elisa Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Elise, Eliza, Elyse, Alisa, Alyssa, Elisabeth

Common Nicknames

Ellie, Lissy, Lisa, Essie, Lizzy, Elle

Diminutives

Eli, Liz, Liss, Isa, Lise

Famous People

  • Elisa Toffoli
    (Italian Singer)
  • Elisa Donovan
    (American Actress)
  • Elisa Sednaoui
    (Italian-Egyptian Model)
  • Elisa Gayle Ritter
    (American Producer)
  • Elisa Jordana
    (American Radio Personality)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Elisa Esposito
    ("The Shape of Water," Film)
  • Elisa Maza
    ("Gargoyles," TV Series)
  • "Elisa"
    (Song)
  • Elisa Pedrini
    ("Commissario Montalbano," TV Series)
  • "Elisa of Rivombrosa"
    (TV Series)

Places

  • Elisa Island
    (Nunavut, Canada)
  • Villa Elisa City
    (Buenos Aires Province, Argentina)

What Is the Meaning of Elisa?

Elisa means “God is my oath,” conveying a sense of deep spirituality and commitment. The name denotes a person who values faith and loyalty.

What Is the Origin of The Name Elisa?

Elisa originates from the Hebrew name Elisheba. It has evolved over centuries, with variations appearing in many languages, including Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Elisa Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Elisa in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4192021#4072022#4212023
Top 3 Rankings#3111981#3231979#3351982

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Elisa

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023421
(-14 from 2022)
728
(-43 from 2022)
0.04162
2022407
(+12 from 2021)
771
(+21 from 2021)
0.04300
2021419
(+91 from 2020)
750
(+156 from 2020)
0.04186
2020510
(-69 from 2019)
594
(-117 from 2019)
0.03360
2019441
(+15 from 2018)
711
(+21 from 2018)
0.03875
2018456
(+51 from 2017)
690
(+74 from 2017)
0.03710
2017507
(-15 from 2016)
616
(-16 from 2016)
0.03261
2016492
(-4 from 2015)
632
(-24 from 2015)
0.03265
2015488
(+16 from 2014)
656
(+37 from 2014)
0.03363
2014504
(-37 from 2013)
619
(-38 from 2013)
0.03164
2013467
(-99 from 2012)
657
(-192 from 2012)
0.03408
2012368
(+167 from 2011)
849
(+306 from 2011)
0.04377
2011535
(-38 from 2010)
543
(-59 from 2010)
0.02802
2010497
(+136 from 2009)
602
(+130 from 2009)
0.03070
2009633
(-7 from 2008)
472
(-20 from 2008)
0.02331
2008626
(-75 from 2007)
492
(-62 from 2007)
0.02362
2007551
(-5 from 2006)
554
(+12 from 2006)
0.02618
2006546
(-13 from 2005)
542
(+1 from 2005)
0.02593
2005533
(-37 from 2004)
541
(-52 from 2004)
0.02666
2004496
(+21 from 2003)
593
(+41 from 2003)
0.02939
2003517
(-21 from 2002)
552
(-7 from 2002)
0.02751
2002496
(-1 from 2001)
559
(+2 from 2001)
0.02830
2001495
(+25 from 2000)
557
(+48 from 2000)
0.02812
2000520
(-7 from 1999)
509
(+12 from 1999)
0.02550
1999513
(-42 from 1998)
497
(-50 from 1998)
0.02553
1998471
(-19 from 1997)
547
(-15 from 1997)
0.02822
1997452
(-12 from 1996)
562
(-15 from 1996)
0.02944
1996440
(+22 from 1995)
577
(+31 from 1995)
0.03010
1995462
(+14 from 1994)
546
(+23 from 1994)
0.02841
1994476
(-24 from 1993)
523
(-32 from 1993)
0.02683
1993452
(+5 from 1992)
555
(+14 from 1992)
0.02815
1992457
(-45 from 1991)
541
(-79 from 1991)
0.02699
1991412
(+10 from 1990)
620
(+19 from 1990)
0.03049
1990422
(-33 from 1989)
601
(-39 from 1989)
0.02925
1989389
(+10 from 1988)
640
(+37 from 1988)
0.03213
1988399
(-25 from 1987)
603
(-21 from 1987)
0.03136
1987374
(-17 from 1986)
624
(-44 from 1986)
0.03329
1986357
(-11 from 1985)
668
(-10 from 1985)
0.03620
1985346
(+12 from 1984)
678
(+33 from 1984)
0.03672
1984358
(-18 from 1983)
645
(-32 from 1983)
0.03577
1983340
(-5 from 1982)
677
(-39 from 1982)
0.03783
1982335
(-24 from 1981)
716
(-59 from 1981)
0.03946
1981311
(+28 from 1980)
775
(+62 from 1980)
0.04333
1980339
(-16 from 1979)
713
(-15 from 1979)
0.04004
1979323
(+42 from 1978)
728
(+143 from 1978)
0.04225
1978365
(+14 from 1977)
585
(+29 from 1977)
0.03559
1977379
(+4 from 1976)
556
(+19 from 1976)
0.03380
1976383
(+24 from 1975)
537
(+42 from 1975)
0.03416
1975407
(-29 from 1974)
495
(-67 from 1974)
0.03171
1974378
(-14 from 1973)
562
(-23 from 1973)
0.03588
1973364
(-3 from 1972)
585
(-22 from 1972)
0.03764
1972361
(-2 from 1971)
607
(-71 from 1971)
0.03764
1971359
No change from 1970
678
(-9 from 1970)
0.03869
1970359
No change from 1969
687
(+40 from 1969)
0.03750
1969359
(-13 from 1968)
647
(-5 from 1968)
0.03670
1968346
(+10 from 1967)
652
(+19 from 1967)
0.03814
1967356
(-15 from 1966)
633
(-48 from 1966)
0.03687
1966341
(+26 from 1965)
681
(+64 from 1965)
0.03879
1965367
(+11 from 1964)
617
(-26 from 1964)
0.03376
1964378
(-23 from 1963)
643
(-74 from 1963)
0.03285
1963355
(+62 from 1962)
717
(+167 from 1962)
0.03606
1962417
(+3 from 1961)
550
(+8 from 1961)
0.02714
1961420
(+12 from 1960)
542
(+28 from 1960)
0.02609
1960432
(+24 from 1959)
514
(+64 from 1959)
0.02471
1959456
(+30 from 1958)
450
(+66 from 1958)
0.02165
1958486
(+40 from 1957)
384
(+55 from 1957)
0.01859
1957526
(+24 from 1956)
329
(+41 from 1956)
0.01568
1956550
(-23 from 1955)
288
(-14 from 1955)
0.01398
1955527
(+55 from 1954)
302
(+61 from 1954)
0.01506
1954582
(-49 from 1953)
241
(-20 from 1953)
0.01211
1953533
(+117 from 1952)
261
(+73 from 1952)
0.01353
1952650
(+31 from 1951)
188
(+24 from 1951)
0.00988
1951681
(+133 from 1950)
164
(+49 from 1950)
0.00888
1950814
(-85 from 1949)
115
(-20 from 1949)
0.00654
1949729
(+5 from 1948)
135
(+3 from 1948)
0.00769
1948734
(+94 from 1947)
132
(+20 from 1947)
0.00757
1947828
(-57 from 1946)
112
(-1 from 1946)
0.00616
1946771
(+19 from 1945)
113
(+23 from 1945)
0.00701
1945790
(-63 from 1944)
90
(-18 from 1944)
0.00669
1944727
(-9 from 1943)
108
(-7 from 1943)
0.00790
1943718
(+126 from 1942)
115
(+33 from 1942)
0.00801
1942844
(+1 from 1941)
82
(+8 from 1941)
0.00590
1941845
(-73 from 1940)
74
(-9 from 1940)
0.00594
1940772
(+25 from 1939)
83
(+9 from 1939)
0.00703
1939797
(-90 from 1938)
74
(-20 from 1938)
0.00653
1938707
(-3 from 1937)
94
No change from 1937
0.00824
1937704
(-82 from 1936)
94
(-18 from 1936)
0.00853
1936622
(+24 from 1935)
112
(+10 from 1935)
0.01039
1935646
(-29 from 1934)
102
(-13 from 1934)
0.00939
1934617
(+39 from 1933)
115
(+15 from 1933)
0.01063
1933656
(-54 from 1932)
100
(-19 from 1932)
0.00956
1932602
(+11 from 1931)
119
(+2 from 1931)
0.01076
1931613
(-2 from 1930)
117
(-12 from 1930)
0.01060
1930611
(+27 from 1929)
129
(+11 from 1929)
0.01106
1929638
(-71 from 1928)
118
(-37 from 1928)
0.01019
1928567
(+120 from 1927)
155
(+44 from 1927)
0.01296
1927687
(-21 from 1926)
111
(-7 from 1926)
0.00898
1926666
(+49 from 1925)
118
(+12 from 1925)
0.00959
1925715
(-39 from 1924)
106
(-15 from 1924)
0.00839
1924676
(+65 from 1923)
121
(+24 from 1923)
0.00934
1923741
(-23 from 1922)
97
(-6 from 1922)
0.00774
1922718
(+19 from 1921)
103
(+5 from 1921)
0.00826
1921737
(-19 from 1920)
98
(-4 from 1920)
0.00766
1920718
(+53 from 1919)
102
(+19 from 1919)
0.00820
1919771
(+105 from 1918)
83
(+16 from 1918)
0.00707
1918876
(-84 from 1917)
67
(-9 from 1917)
0.00557
1917792
(-17 from 1916)
76
(-2 from 1916)
0.00676
1916775
(+64 from 1915)
78
(+18 from 1915)
0.00718
1915839
(-62 from 1914)
60
(+5 from 1914)
0.00586
1914777
(+53 from 1913)
55
(+15 from 1913)
0.00690
1913830
(-35 from 1912)
40
(+1 from 1912)
0.00611
1912795
(+16 from 1911)
39
(+11 from 1911)
0.00665
1911811
(-88 from 1910)
28
(-6 from 1910)
0.00634
1910723
(-32 from 1909)
34
(+1 from 1909)
0.00810
1909691
(+51 from 1908)
33
(+6 from 1908)
0.00897
1908742
(-32 from 1907)
27
(-1 from 1907)
0.00762
1907710
(+6 from 1906)
28
(+2 from 1906)
0.00830
1906716
(+252 from 1905)
26
(+11 from 1905)
0.00830
1905968
(-258 from 1904)
15
(-9 from 1904)
0.00484
1904710
(+152 from 1903)
24
(+8 from 1903)
0.00821
1903862
(+162 from 1902)
16
(+4 from 1902)
0.00575
19021024
(-229 from 1901)
12
(-5 from 1901)
0.00428
1901795
(+8 from 1900)
17
(-4 from 1900)
0.00669
1900803
(+296 from 1899)
21
(+12 from 1899)
0.00661
18991099
(-136 from 1898)
9
(-4 from 1898)
0.00364
1898963
(-202 from 1897)
13
(-4 from 1897)
0.00474
1897761
(+142 from 1896)
17
(+4 from 1896)
0.00685
1896903
(-10 from 1895)
13
No change from 1895
0.00516
1895893
(+12 from 1894)
13
(+1 from 1894)
0.00526
1894905
(+50 from 1893)
12
(+2 from 1893)
0.00509
1893955
(-249 from 1892)
10
(-7 from 1892)
0.00444
1892706
(+133 from 1891)
17
(+6 from 1891)
0.00756
1891839
(-81 from 1890)
11
(-2 from 1890)
0.00560
1890758
(+44 from 1889)
13
(+2 from 1889)
0.00645
1889802
(-139 from 1888)
11
(-4 from 1888)
0.00581
1888663
(-103 from 1887)
15
(-1 from 1887)
0.00792
1887560
(+97 from 1886)
16
(+4 from 1886)
0.01029
1886657
(+136 from 1885)
12
(+4 from 1885)
0.00781
1885793
(-107 from 1884)
8
(-2 from 1884)
0.00564
1884686
(+6 from 1883)
10
(+2 from 1883)
0.00727
1883692
(-14 from 1882)
8
No change from 1882
0.00666
1882678
(+158 from 1880)
8
(+3 from 1880)
0.00691
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1880836
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00512

American States Popularity Rankings for Elisa

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2222021#2122022#2082023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2372021#2562022#2432023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4532021#4782022#4842023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3932021#3172022#2692023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3352021#4772022#5622023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2652021#4632022#4992023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2092021#1802022#2172023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#11492021#6092022#7912023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#11902021#6032022#6822023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3132021#2912022#1902023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4722021#3402022#4482023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6042021#4552022#4342023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#8262021#9072022#8992023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3162018#2062021#2302022

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5342021#4202022#5022023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4292021#3922022#3452023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5702021#6562022#7262023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4202020#4982022#4822023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3402021#3082022#8032023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#10642020#10952021#6972022

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#9182021#7132022#9242023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5502020#4502021#5762022

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7042019#4232021#8812023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3832021#5512022#6062023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7682021#9782022#9442023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6832018#8832019#8582022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#8712021#7772022#6412023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4382021#4972022#6482023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7812016#6702018#8792019

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4772018#6592019#7692021

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6222021#6252022#7232023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4722019#3902020#3852023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4802015#5242020#4052023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2411999#2502017#2152021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5692010#5052015#4892020

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6092020#6082022#3952023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5002016#5222017#4462021

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2671994#4032017#2492021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1781981#1981996#1682013

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2832015#4452019#4462021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1791981#2981982#2941983

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3221964#3361968

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1671981

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1961971

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2721964

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1741982

Popularity Rankings for Elisa in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Turkey

Turkey flagTurkey#162021#122022#72023

Popularity in Finland

Finland flagFinland#152016

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#522020#332021#322022

Popularity in Italy

Italy flagItaly#362020#382021#362022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#362021#372022#442023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#412020#422021#382022

Popularity in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan flagAzerbaijan#782022#512023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#602020#562021#532022

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#622020#592021

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#692019#782020#762021

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#932016#1002017#1002019

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#1002014#2152022#1882023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1192019#1332020#1522021

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1432013#1562014#1912015

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1582018#1772019#1452022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1632021#2032022#2402023

Popularity in Portugal

Portugal flagPortugal#1642017#1902018

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#1972011

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4302021#2032022#4042023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3862020#2942021#4032022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3342021#4332022#3862023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3382019#3652020#4072021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3612018

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4552015#3832016#4392023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4692021#4652022#3992023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Elisa a Name for Boys or Girls?

Elisa is mainly used as a girl’s name. It’s a timeless and elegant name that many parents choose for their daughters.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Elisa

Elisa in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Elisa Toffoli (Singer, born 1977): An Italian singer-songwriter who has released several platinum albums and won numerous music awards.
  • Elisa Donovan (Actress, born 1971): An American actress known for her roles in "Clueless" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch."
  • Elisa Sednaoui (Model, born 1987): An Italian-Egyptian model, actress, and philanthropist featured in numerous fashion campaigns.
  • Elisa Gayle Ritter (Producer, born 1956): An American television producer who has worked on various popular TV shows.
  • Elisa Jordana (Radio Personality, born 1984): An American radio personality, writer, and musician who has appeared on "The Howard Stern Show."
  • Elisa Carrió (Politician, born 1956): An Argentine lawyer and politician, co-founder of the Civic Coalition ARI party.
  • Elisa Gabrielli (Voice Actress, born 1959): An American voice actress who has lent her voice to many animated characters and video games.
  • Elisa Esposito ("The Shape of Water," 2017 Film): A mute woman who forms a unique bond with a mysterious aquatic creature.
  • Elisa Maza ("Gargoyles," 1994 TV Series): A detective who teams up with gargoyles to protect New York City.
  • "Elisa" (1985 Song): A romantic ballad by Serge Gainsbourg dedicated to a woman named Elisa.
  • Elisa Pedrini ("Commissario Montalbano," 1999 TV Series): A recurring character involved in complex Italian crime investigations.
  • "Elisa of Rivombrosa" (2003 TV Series): A historical drama centered around the life and struggles of a woman named Elisa in 18th century Italy.
  • Elisa Donovan ("Clueless," 1995 Film): Plays Amber Mariens, a stylish and snobbish high school student.
  • "Elisa's Day" (2017 Novel): A gripping story about a young girl named Elisa navigating through personal and family challenges.
  • Elisa Island (Nunavut, Canada): A small island located in the northern region of Canada, part of the Arctic Archipelago.
  • Elisa Point (British Columbia, Canada): A coastal point located on the southeastern side of Pitt Island.
  • Santa Elisa Neighborhood (São Paulo, Brazil): A residential neighborhood in the bustling city of São Paulo.
  • Elisa Lake (Minnesota, USA): A serene lake located in northern Minnesota, surrounded by lush forests.
  • Elisa Peak (Alaska, USA): A mountain peak in the Alaska Range, offering challenging climbs and scenic views.
  • Villa Elisa City (Buenos Aires Province, Argentina): A city located in the Greater Buenos Aires area with a mix of urban and suburban environments.
  • Elisa Plateau (Queensland, Australia): A flat elevated area in northeastern Queensland, offering vast landscapes and unique flora.

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