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UK girl's name

Eleasha

Of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has answered" or "answered by God".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Eleasha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eleasha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 48 births.

This profile covers 120 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 6% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 119 living people in the UK are called Eleasha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Eleasha ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 48 girls were registered as Eleasha.
  • About 119 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eleasha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4798

2005

Births in 2005

3

Latest year

Peak year

1998

48 births

Estimated living

119

2026

Meaning

What does Eleasha mean?

The name Eleasha has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the Bible, where it appears as a variant spelling of the name Elisha, which means "God is salvation" or "God is deliverance."

In the Old Testament, Elisha was a prominent prophet who succeeded Elijah and performed numerous miracles. His name carried significant meaning, reflecting the belief in God's power to save and deliver His people. This biblical connection imbued the name Eleasha with a rich spiritual connotation from its inception.

The name Eleasha gained further recognition during the Middle Ages, when it was adopted by several individuals of note. One such figure was Eleasha ben Judah, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Jewish law and ethics, and his works influenced generations of scholars to come.

In the 16th century, Eleasha Crier emerged as a prominent figure in the English Reformation. Born in 1520, he was a Baptist minister known for his fiery sermons and unwavering commitment to religious reform. His name became associated with the struggle for religious freedom and the pursuit of spiritual truth.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Eleasha Everett was a notable American author and abolitionist. Born in 1818, she used her writing talents to advocate for the abolition of slavery and the advancement of women's rights. Her powerful works, infused with the spirit of social justice, left a lasting impact on the literary and political landscapes of her time.

Another influential figure bearing the name Eleasha was Eleasha Naidu, an Indian poet and activist who lived from 1879 to 1949. She was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, using her poems and speeches to inspire and rally people against British colonial rule. Her name became synonymous with the struggle for freedom and national identity.

While the name Eleasha may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical legacy endures, carrying the essence of spiritual deliverance, intellectual pursuit, social reform, and the fight for liberty. Through the lives and achievements of these remarkable individuals, the name Eleasha has woven itself into the tapestry of human history, leaving an indelible mark across cultures and generations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Eleasha over time

The chart below shows babies named Eleasha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Eleasha, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2005, compared with 48 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Eleasha
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Decades

Eleasha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eleasha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #3203 30 5
1990s #1306 90 4

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FAQ

Eleasha: questions and answers

How popular is the name Eleasha in the UK right now?

In 2005, Eleasha was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Eleasha most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 48 babies registered as Eleasha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Eleasha?

Of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has answered" or "answered by God".

How many people are called Eleasha in the UK?

A total of 120 babies have been registered as Eleasha across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.