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Elisa
GirlItalian, Spanish· “God is my oath”
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Origin
- Italian, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- eh-LEE-suh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #458
- US babies 2025
- 674
- Best rank
- #311 (1981)
- Peak year
- 2012
Meaning and origin of Elisa
Elisa is an Italian and Spanish name that means “God is my oath”.
Elisa began as a short form of Elisabeth and has long been used as a full name in Italy, Spain and other European countries. Elisabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, usually translated as God is my oath. The name is closely related to Eliza, Elise and Lisa, and it sits comfortably between them in style: lighter than Elizabeth but still classic. It is especially popular in Italian and Spanish-speaking families, and it travels easily across languages. Elisa sounds soft and graceful, with three simple syllables. Lisa and Ellie are gentle nicknames, and it pairs nicely with longer middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Alisa.
Popularity over time
Elisa has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 143 different years. Its best national rank was #311 in 1981, and the most babies received it in 2012, when 849 were named Elisa. In 2025, 674 babies were named Elisa, and it ranked #458 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #718 in 1920, #814 in 1950, #339 in 1980, #520 in 2000, #497 in 2010, and #458 in 2025. Of the 47,661 US girls named Elisa since records began, 14% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 6,579 babies. Since 2010, 10,815 more have been named Elisa.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Addisyn, Aleah, Jayleen, Kailyn, and Macie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elisa ranked highest in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #208 | 33 |
| Massachusetts | #237 | 24 |
| Florida | #285 | 66 |
| California | #293 | 111 |
| Texas | #305 | 112 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Elisa is usually pronounced eh-LEE-suh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-sa”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Alisa.
Middle names for Elisa
A few middle names that flow with Elisa: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elisa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elisa mean?
Elisa is an Italian and Spanish name that means “God is my oath”.
What is the origin of the name Elisa?
Elisa has Italian, Spanish, and Hebrew roots. Elisa began as a short form of Elisabeth and has long been used as a full name in Italy, Spain and other European countries.
Is Elisa a popular name?
Yes. Elisa ranked #458 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Elisa a boy or girl name?
Elisa is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Elisa?
Elisa is usually pronounced eh-LEE-suh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings