Girl name · Hebrew
Elisa
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: God is my oathElisa is a girl's name that comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". It is used in German, Italian and Spanish.
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- eh-LEE-zah (German)
Meaning and origin of Elisa
As a girl's name, Elisa comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". It is used in German, Italian and Spanish.
In German, say eh-LEE-zah. In Spanish, say eh-LEE-sah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Elisa on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Elisa on 3 lists.
“God is my oath; Hebrew, short for Elisabeth. Say eh-LEE-zah”
From German girl names, popular German girl names
“God is my oath; Hebrew. Say eh-LEE-zah”
From Italian girl names, classic Italian girl names
“God is my oath; Hebrew. Short for Elisabet. Say eh-LEE-sah”
From Mexican girl names, modern Mexican baby girl names
How popular is Elisa?
- US rank in 2025
- #458
- 674 babies, 419 per million girls
- Best rank
- #311 in 1981
- Most babies: 849 in 2012
- Babies since 1880
- At least 47,661
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 71 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 58 per million |
| 1900s | 75 per million |
| 1910s | 69 per million |
| 1920s | 94 per million |
| 1930s | 99 per million |
| 1940s | 72 per million |
| 1950s | 141 per million |
| 1960s | 339 per million |
| 1970s | 390 per million |
| 1980s | 392 per million |
| 1990s | 309 per million |
| 2000s | 291 per million |
| 2010s | 376 per million |
| 2020s | 435 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #490 | #508 | #456 | #441 | #511 | #421 | #408 | #419 | #433 | #458 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Elisa
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- BeasagGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BeileagGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BessieGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BethanGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BettieGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BettyGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ChavelaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- EalasaidGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- EilísGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- EilishGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElikapekaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElisabethGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
Names spelled like Elisa
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- EliseGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElsaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElizaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElenaForm of Helen, probably from Greek torch (Greek, girl)
- ElianaMy God has answered (Hebrew, girl)
- EllaShort form of names such as Elisabeth and Eleonore (Germanic, girl)
- EllisMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, unisex)
- EricaEver ruler (Old Norse, girl)
- ErikaEternal ruler (Old Norse, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- LisaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- IsabelGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- IsabellaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElishebaMy God is an oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElizabethGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElsieGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElskeGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- IlseGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- Ana IsabelGrace, God is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- AnnabethGrace and God is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
Middle names for Elisa
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
- FaithFaith, trust (English, girl)
- LinneaTwinflower, a woodland flower (Swedish, girl)
- MagnoliaFlower named for botanist Pierre Magnol (French, girl)
- MarigoldMary's gold (English, girl)
- NaomiPleasantness, sweetness (Hebrew, girl)
- NoelleChristmas (French, girl)
- PatienceCalm endurance (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
More girl names from Hebrew
- AnnaFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- EvaLiving, life (Hebrew, girl)
- MiriamForm of Mary, meaning uncertain; perhaps Egyptian beloved (Hebrew, girl)
- SarahPrincess, noblewoman (Hebrew, girl)
- AnneFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- DanielaGod is my judge (Hebrew, girl)
- HannahFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- JudithWoman of judea (Hebrew, girl)
- LiaItalian, Portuguese and Greek form of Leah (Hebrew, girl)
- SaraPrincess, noblewoman (Hebrew, girl)
Elisa: common questions
What does the name Elisa mean?
Elisa comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath".
Is Elisa a boy or girl name?
Elisa is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Elisa come from?
Elisa comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". Today it is used in German, Italian and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Elisa?
In German, say eh-LEE-zah. In Spanish, say eh-LEE-sah. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Elisa?
Elisa ranked #458 in the US in 2025, with 674 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Elisa?
Forms of Elisa with the same meaning and origin include Beasag (Scottish), Beileag (Scottish), Bessie (English), Bethan (Welsh) and Bettie (English).
What middle names go with Elisa?
Middle names that flow well with Elisa include Faith, Linnea, Magnolia, Marigold and Naomi. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.