Elizha
A masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning "God is my salvation".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Elizha. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 61.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Elizha today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elizha births was 2004 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elizha. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elizha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2004
8 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2004 SSA rank
#8,360
Tracked since 2004
Gender
Gender distribution for Elizha
Elizha is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 13 total registrations, 8 (61.5%) were male and 5 (38.5%) were female.
Elizha as a male name
- Ranked #8,360 in 2004
- 8 male births in 2004
- Peak: 2004 (8 births)
Elizha as a female name
- Ranked #15,849 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Popularity
Elizha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elizha from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 8 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Elizha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elizha 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 Elizha 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 Elizha
The name Elizha is believed to have originated in the Hebrew language, with roots dating back to ancient biblical times. It is a variant spelling of the name Elisha, which was derived from the Hebrew words "El" meaning "God" and "yasha" meaning "to save" or "to deliver." The name is associated with the prophet Elisha, who was a prominent figure in the Old Testament and a disciple of the prophet Elijah.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elizha can be found in the Book of Kings in the Hebrew Bible, where it refers to the prophet Elisha. This biblical figure played a significant role in the history of ancient Israel and is revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam for his miracles and teachings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Elizha. One of the earliest was Elizha ben Abuyah, a Jewish scholar and teacher who lived in the 2nd century CE. He was a prominent figure in the Talmudic period and is remembered for his contributions to Jewish law and literature.
In the 12th century, Elizha ben Abraham ben Mattatyah was a Jewish philosopher and astronomer from Byzantium. He is known for his work on the Jewish calendar and his contributions to the field of mathematics.
The name Elizha also appears in Islamic history, with Elizha al-Nuri being a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from the 13th century. He was born in Baghdad and is revered for his teachings on spirituality and devotion.
In the 16th century, Elizha ben Gershon was a Jewish scholar and author from Poland. He wrote extensively on Jewish law and tradition, and his works were widely studied in Jewish communities across Europe.
Another notable figure was Elizha ben Jacob, a Jewish mystic and Kabbalist who lived in the 16th century in Safed, Palestine. He was a prominent figure in the development of Kabbalah and is credited with influencing many subsequent Kabbalistic teachings.
While the name Elizha has its roots in ancient Hebrew and biblical tradition, it has been adapted and used across various cultures and religions throughout history. These examples illustrate the historical significance and enduring presence of this name, which continues to be used today, albeit with varying spellings and pronunciations.
People
Elizha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elizha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Elizha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elizha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elizha 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Elizha a common name?
We classify Elizha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elizha most popular?
The single biggest year for Elizha was 2004, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elizha is about 15 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 Elizha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elizha a male name?
Yes, 61.5% of people registered as Elizha in the SSA data are male. 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 Elizha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elizha 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 Elizha 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 are called Elizha?
You can see how many people have the name Elizha on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.