Elisha vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Emery

Girl #70 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, brave"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70
Total SSA Count
3,197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elisha Rank #851
Emery Rank #70

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 vs #851 for Elisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisha ___

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

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisha or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Emery mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Elisha and Emery boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a girl name.

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