Chaim vs Elisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chaim

Boy #694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life, the living"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#694
Total SSA Count
388
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hy, Hymie, Chai

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Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#851
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lish

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chaim Rank #694
Elisha Rank #851

Chaim is more popular, ranked #694 vs #851 for Elisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chaim ___

  • Chaim David
  • Chaim Moshe
  • Chaim Yitzchak
  • Chaim Noam
  • Chaim Asher
  • Chaim Eitan

Elisha ___

  • Elisha James
  • Elisha Cole
  • Elisha Dean
  • Elisha Grant
  • Elisha Ray
  • Elisha Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chaim

Rivka Miriam Moshe Devorah Menachem

If you choose Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chaim or Elisha more popular?

Chaim is more popular, ranked #694 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Chaim and Elisha mean?

Chaim means "life, the living" (Hebrew origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chaim and Elisha boy or girl names?

Chaim is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.

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