UK girl's name
Eleisha
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my oath".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eleisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eleisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 18 births.
This profile covers 105 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. 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 17% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 104 living people in the UK are called Eleisha. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eleisha ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 18 girls were registered as Eleisha.
- • About 104 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eleisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
18 births
Estimated living
104
2026
Meaning
What does Eleisha mean?
The name Eleisha has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture, originating in ancient times. It is a variant spelling of the name Elisha, which in Hebrew means "God is salvation" or "God is deliverance." The name Elisha is derived from the words "El" meaning God and "yasha" meaning to save or deliver.
The name Elisha appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Books of Kings and Chronicles. It was the name of a prominent prophet during the reign of the Israelite kings Ahab, Ahaziah, and Jehoram. The prophet Elisha was a disciple and successor to the prophet Elijah and was known for performing numerous miracles.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eleisha dates back to the 16th century. In 1585, an English woman named Eleisha Creswell was born in Staffordshire, England. However, the name Eleisha was relatively uncommon until the 19th century when it began to gain popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eleisha. One such person was Eleisha Williams (1694-1776), an American minister and educator who played a significant role in the founding of Yale University. Another notable Eleisha was Eleisha Everett (1789-1819), an American inventor and industrialist who patented several important innovations in the textile industry.
In the literary world, Eleisha Culwick (1786-1853) was an English Quaker writer and activist who advocated for the abolition of slavery. Her published works include "Observations on the Insurrection in Barbados" and "A Narrative of the Insurrection in the Island of Grenada."
Eleisha Loomis (1817-1888) was an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and was involved in the establishment of several railroads in the Midwest.
Another notable figure was Eleisha Pomeroy (1818-1893), an American businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Akron, Ohio, and played a crucial role in the city's early development and industrialization.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Eleisha, showcasing its long-standing presence across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eleisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Eleisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eleisha, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eleisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eleisha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #2512 | 51 | 7 |
| 1990s | #1524 | 48 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Eleisha
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Eleisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eleisha in the UK right now?
In 2016, Eleisha was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Eleisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 18 babies registered as Eleisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eleisha?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my oath".
How many people are called Eleisha in the UK?
A total of 105 babies have been registered as Eleisha across the 13 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.