How Many People Are Named Ellisha?

Complete statistics for the name Ellisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ellisha
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Ellisha is a very rare female name, with only 295 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,118,484 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1991 with 16 births, but it's remained stable since then.

~295
Living in US
1 in 1,118,484
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Inspired
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

440
Worldwide Bearers
#408,694
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
213
🇬🇧 England
42
🇲🇾 Malaysia
36
🇮🇳 India
32
🇿🇦 South Africa
27
🇳🇬 Nigeria
24
🇦🇺 Australia
15
🇨🇦 Canada
9
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
6
🇵🇭 Philippines
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
295 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
70
Would be under 30 (23%)
233
Would be 30–60 (77%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 303 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: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
73

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ellisha Through the Generations

Ellisha has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1991 when 16 babies were given this name. Since then, it's maintained a stable trend, indicating a name that's neither fading nor gaining significant traction. Today, most Ellishas are aged between 30 and 60, with 233 individuals in this age group, while 70 are under 30, showing a fairly even distribution across generations.

✨ Similar Names to Ellisha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ellisha's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Ellisha

How Many People Have the Name Ellisha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 295 people in the United States currently share the name Ellisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,118,484 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ellisha a Common or Rare Name?

Ellisha 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 Ellisha Mean?

Ellisha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ellisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ellisha Most Popular?

The name Ellisha reached peak popularity in 1991, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Ellisha?

Approximately 295 people named Ellisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 303. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,118,484 Americans.

Is Ellisha a rare name?

Ellisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,118,484 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ellisha mean?

Ellisha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Ellisha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ellisha are male and 100% are female.

When was Ellisha most popular?

Ellisha peaked in 1991 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US295
All-Time Births303
1 in X1 in 1,118,484
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1991
World Rank#408,694
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.