Elishama
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Elishama first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 11 babies have been named Elishama in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elishama is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,753 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,753
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Old English baerlic origin
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About the Name Elishama
Elishama is a boy name .
Elishama is currently ranked #24,753 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elishama include Eli, Elis, Elisy, Elisie, Elish, Elishy, Elishie, Ama, Amay, Amaie, Ely, and Elie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Elishama include Eliseo, Elisha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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