Elise
Elise: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːliːs/ · /ɛliːs/
Meaning and origin of Elise
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From French Élise or German Elise, both variants of Elisabeth.
How popular is Elise?
Since 1880, 75,186 girls and 66 boys in the U.S. have been named Elise (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #152 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #4141 in 1929. In 2025 it ranked #223 for girls, with 1,367 babies given the name.
Names similar to Elise
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Elise FAQ
What does the name Elise mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. From French Élise or German Elise, both variants of Elisabeth.
What is the origin of the name Elise?
Elise is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Elise?
Since 1880, 75,186 girls and 66 boys in the U.S. have been named Elise (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #152 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #4141 in 1929. In 2025 it ranked #223 for girls, with 1,367 babies given the name.
Is Elise a boy or girl name?
Elise is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 75,186 girls and 66 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.