Elisha vs Josias

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elisha Rank #851
Josias Rank #1,043

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #1043 for Josias.

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

Josias ___

  • Josias Michael
  • Josias David
  • Josias James
  • Josias Samuel
  • Josias Benjamin
  • Josias Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose Josias

Miriam Abigail Ezra Samuel Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisha or Josias more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Josias at #1043 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Josias mean?

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

Are Elisha and Josias boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Josias is primarily a boy name.

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