Elisheva

Elisheva: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameHebrew origin

Meaning and origin of Elisheva

  • A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Elisheba.

How popular is Elisheva?

97U.S. babies in 2025
#1983peak rank (2025)
2,459babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,459 girls in the U.S. have been named Elisheva. Its highest rank for girls was #1983 in 2025. In 2025, 97 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Elisheva FAQ

What does the name Elisheva mean?

A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Elisheba.

What is the origin of the name Elisheva?

Elisheva is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Elisheva?

Since 1880, 2,459 girls in the U.S. have been named Elisheva. Its highest rank for girls was #1983 in 2025. In 2025, 97 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Elisheva a boy or girl name?

Elisheva is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,459 girls and 0 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.