Elisha vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elisha Rank #851

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #851 for Elisha.

Is Elisha or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Elijah mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elisha and Elijah boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.