UK girl's name
Ellisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of "Elizabeth" and "Lisa".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ellisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ellisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4050, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 40 births.
This profile covers 328 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2013. 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 13% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 326 living people in the UK are called Ellisha. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ellisha ranked #4050 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 40 girls were registered as Ellisha.
- • About 326 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ellisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4050
2013
Births in 2013
5
Latest year
Peak year
1998
40 births
Estimated living
326
2026
Meaning
What does Ellisha mean?
The name Ellisha is of Hebrew origin and can be traced back to the biblical period. It is a variation of the name Elisha, which means "God is salvation" or "God is my salvation." The name is derived from the Hebrew words "El," meaning God, and "Yasha," meaning to save or deliver.
In the Old Testament, Elisha was a prominent prophet who succeeded Elijah as the spiritual leader of Israel. He lived during the 9th century BCE and performed numerous miracles, including healing a leper and raising a child from the dead. The name Ellisha emerged as a variant spelling, likely influenced by other languages and cultures over time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ellisha can be found in the Book of Kings in the Hebrew Bible, where it refers to the prophet Elisha. Throughout history, the name has been used by various individuals, including:
1. Ellisha Otis (1811-1861), an American inventor best known for inventing a safety device for elevators, revolutionizing the design and construction of skyscrapers.
2. Ellisha Kent Kane (1820-1857), an American explorer and writer who led two expeditions to the Arctic region in search of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition.
3. Ellisha Graves Otis (1793-1861), an American businessman and the founder of the Otis Elevator Company, which played a crucial role in the development of safe and efficient vertical transportation systems.
4. Ellisha Usher (1772-1843), an American merchant and banker who served as the President of the Branch Bank of the United States in Philadelphia.
5. Ellisha Whittlesey (1783-1863), an American lawyer, politician, and judge who served as the first Comptroller of the United States Treasury from 1828 to 1835.
These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, have contributed to the historical record and cultural significance of the name Ellisha.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ellisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Ellisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ellisha, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2013, compared with 40 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ellisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ellisha 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 | #4015 | 16 | 3 |
| 2000s | #1426 | 194 | 10 |
| 1990s | #795 | 118 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Ellisha
- 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
Ellisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ellisha in the UK right now?
In 2013, Ellisha was ranked #4050 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Ellisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 40 babies registered as Ellisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ellisha?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of "Elizabeth" and "Lisa".
How many people are called Ellisha in the UK?
A total of 328 babies have been registered as Ellisha across the 17 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.