UK girl's name
Elisia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "consecrated to God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elisia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Elisia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2411, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 26 births.
This profile covers 424 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 42% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 422 living people in the UK are called Elisia. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elisia ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 26 girls were registered as Elisia.
- • About 422 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elisia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2411
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2012
26 births
Estimated living
422
2026
Meaning
What does Elisia mean?
The name Elisia is derived from the Greek name Elisha, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh." The name Elisha was originally a masculine name, but over time, it evolved into the feminine form Elisia.
In ancient times, the name Elisha was borne by a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, who was a disciple of the prophet Elijah. He lived during the 9th century BCE and was known for performing various miracles, such as purifying a poisonous spring and multiplying a widow's oil supply.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elisia can be found in the 13th century. Elisia of Assisi was an Italian nun and follower of St. Francis of Assisi, who lived from around 1215 to 1299. She was known for her piety and devotion to the Franciscan order.
In the 16th century, Elisia Caron was a French noble woman and courtier at the court of King Henry II of France. She was born around 1540 and served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici.
During the 17th century, Elisia Howard was an English poet and playwright. She was born in 1635 and is best known for her tragedy play "The Blind Lady, a Comedy," which was published in 1661.
In the 18th century, Elisia Haywood was an English writer and actress. She was born in 1693 and is considered one of the pioneers of the novel genre. Her most famous work is "The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless," which was published in 1751.
Another notable figure named Elisia was Elisia Mendoza, a 19th-century Chilean poet and educator. She was born in 1820 and was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Santiago, Chile. Her poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles of women in society.
These examples demonstrate the rich history and cultural significance of the name Elisia, which has been borne by notable figures across various fields and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Elisia over time
The chart below shows babies named Elisia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Elisia, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 26 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elisia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elisia 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 | #2938 | 53 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1623 | 192 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1705 | 131 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1478 | 48 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Elisia
- 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
Elisia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elisia in the UK right now?
In 2024, Elisia was ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Elisia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 26 babies registered as Elisia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elisia?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "consecrated to God".
How many people are called Elisia in the UK?
A total of 424 babies have been registered as Elisia across the 29 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.