Elisa
Elisa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Elisa
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
A spelling variant of Elise.
How popular is Elisa?
Since 1880, 47,661 girls and 143 boys in the U.S. have been named Elisa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #311 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #3677 in 1981. In 2025 it ranked #458 for girls, with 674 babies given the name.
Names similar to Elisa
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Elisa
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Elisa FAQ
What does the name Elisa mean?
A female given name from French. A spelling variant of Elise.
What is the origin of the name Elisa?
Elisa is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Elisa?
Since 1880, 47,661 girls and 143 boys in the U.S. have been named Elisa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #311 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #3677 in 1981. In 2025 it ranked #458 for girls, with 674 babies given the name.
Is Elisa a boy or girl name?
Elisa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 47,661 girls and 143 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.