UK girl's name
Elisabetta
Italian feminine form of Elizabeth, meaning "consecrated to God" or "God is my oath".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elisabetta is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Elisabetta popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3218, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 11 births.
This profile covers 89 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. 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 64% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 89 living people in the UK are called Elisabetta. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elisabetta ranked #3218 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 11 girls were registered as Elisabetta.
- • About 89 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elisabetta as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3218
2023
Births in 2023
7
Latest year
Peak year
2011
11 births
Estimated living
89
2026
Meaning
What does Elisabetta mean?
The name Elisabetta is the Italian form of the Hebrew name Elizabeth, derived from the ancient Hebrew words "elisheva" meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." The name Elizabeth has its roots dating back to the Old Testament, where it was borne by the wife of Aaron, the high priest of the Israelites.
The name gained widespread popularity in the Christian tradition due to its association with Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. The Gospel of Luke in the New Testament mentions Elizabeth as the cousin of Mary, the mother of Jesus. This biblical reference contributed significantly to the name's enduring appeal among Christians throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elisabetta can be found in Italy during the Middle Ages. It was a common name among the nobility and upper classes, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. Notable historical figures bearing the name include Elisabetta Gonzaga (1471-1526), a Renaissance noblewoman and patron of the arts, and Elisabetta Sirani (1638-1665), an accomplished Italian Baroque painter.
In the 16th century, the name gained prominence in England with Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled from 1558 to 1603. Her reign, known as the Elizabethan era, was a golden age for England, marked by remarkable achievements in literature, art, and exploration. The name became closely associated with this influential monarch and her legacy.
Other notable individuals named Elisabetta throughout history include Elisabetta Caminer Turra (1751-1796), an Italian writer and journalist who championed women's education and rights; Elisabetta Canori Mora (1774-1825), an Italian mystic and Servant of God in the Catholic Church; and Elisabetta Caminada (1876-1962), a Swiss Alpine guide and the first woman to summit the Piz Badile, a challenging peak in the Swiss Alps.
The name Elisabetta has a rich history spanning across cultures and civilizations, carrying a strong biblical and historical significance. Its enduring appeal has transcended time, with notable figures bearing this name leaving an indelible mark in various fields, from literature and art to religion and mountaineering.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Elisabetta over time
The chart below shows babies named Elisabetta registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Elisabetta, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2023, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elisabetta by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elisabetta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3205 | 14 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3605 | 58 | 9 |
| 2000s | #4191 | 14 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Elisabetta
- 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
Elisabetta: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elisabetta in the UK right now?
In 2023, Elisabetta was ranked #3218 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Elisabetta most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 11 babies registered as Elisabetta in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elisabetta?
Italian feminine form of Elizabeth, meaning "consecrated to God" or "God is my oath".
How many people are called Elisabetta in the UK?
A total of 89 babies have been registered as Elisabetta across the 16 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.