How Many People Are Named Elishah?
Complete statistics for the name Elishah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elishah, a very rare male name, is held by just 256 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,288,056 Americans. The majority of those named Elishah are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 260 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elishah Through the Generations
Elishah has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2001 when 16 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Elishah are young adults, with 230 under 30 years old and only 30 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution underscores its nature as a newer-generation name, with no one over 60 bearing the name.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elishah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Elishah
How Many People Have the Name Elishah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 256 people in the United States currently share the name Elishah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,288,056 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elishah a Common or Rare Name?
Elishah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Elishah Mean?
Elishah means "creative variant of Elisha" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elishah in SSA data, approximately 89% are male and 11% are female.
When Was Elishah Most Popular?
The name Elishah reached peak popularity in 2001, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Elishah?
Approximately 256 people named Elishah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 260. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,288,056 Americans.
Is Elishah a rare name?
Elishah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,288,056 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elishah mean?
Elishah means "creative variant of Elisha" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Elishah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 89% of people named Elishah are male and 11% are female.
When was Elishah most popular?
Elishah peaked in 2001 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.