Elisabella
A feminine variation of Elizabeth combining Elisabeth and bella, meaning "consecrated to God" and "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 113 living Americans carry the first name Elisabella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elisabella today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elisabella births was 2012 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elisabella. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Elisabella with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
113
~ 1 in 3,033,224 Americans
Peak year
2012
13 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,846
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Elisabella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elisabella from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elisabella by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Elisabella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elisabella
The name Elisabella has its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the biblical name Elisheba, which translates to "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." It is a combination of the Hebrew elements "El" meaning "God" and "shava" meaning "oath" or "abundance."
Elisabella is a variation of the more common name Elizabeth, which has been popular throughout history in various cultures and languages. The name gained widespread recognition through its association with Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, as mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elisabella can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in Italian records. During the Renaissance period, the name became popular among Italian noble families, particularly in regions such as Tuscany and Umbria.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Elisabella. One of the most famous was Elisabella Gonzaga (1471-1526), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her influential role in the cultural and intellectual life of the Renaissance period.
Another prominent figure was Elisabella Sirani (1638-1665), an Italian Baroque painter renowned for her exceptional talent and groundbreaking achievements as a female artist during a time when the profession was dominated by men.
In the realm of literature, Elisabella Caminer Turra (1751-1796) was an Italian writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Enlightenment movement and championed women's education and intellectual pursuits.
The name also found its way into the world of music through Elisabetta Contralto (1653-1718), an Italian operatic contralto singer who performed in various operas and gained fame across Europe in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
Lastly, Elisabella Gonzaga (1787-1859), an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist, is remembered for her charitable works and efforts to improve the lives of the underprivileged during her lifetime.
While these are just a few examples, the name Elisabella has left its mark throughout history, spanning various fields and cultures, reflecting its enduring appeal and rich heritage.
People
Elisabella + last name combinations
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FAQ
Elisabella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elisabella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 113 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elisabella going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,033,224 US residents.
Is Elisabella a common name?
We classify Elisabella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 114 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elisabella most popular?
The single biggest year for Elisabella was 2012, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elisabella is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Elisabella in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elisabella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elisabella in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Elisabella still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elisabella in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Elisabella can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Elisabella?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.