Elisa
Pronunciation: [ uhl-EES-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 117 babies have been named Elisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elisa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,209 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,209
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Elisa is also used as a girl name, ranked #434.
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Germanic origin
"nobleman, pledge"
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Germanic origin
"glory of the homeland"
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Latin corvus origin
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Old English/Flemish origin
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#20,254 in US
Finnish origin
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#20,077 in US
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About the Name Elisa
Elisa is a boy name .
Is Elisa a boy or girl name? Elisa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,209 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #434. Elisa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Elisa is currently ranked #20,209 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elisa include Eli, Ely, Elie, and Elikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Elisa include Eliseo, Elisha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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