Elisheva vs Mahelet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahelet

Girl #2,312 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"forgiveness, pardon"

Origin: Hebrew Mahalath

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean Amharic Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,312
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mahi, Heli, Maha

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Popularity Comparison

Elisheva Rank #2,384
Mahelet Rank #2,312

Mahelet is more popular, ranked #2312 vs #2384 for Elisheva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisheva ___

  • Elisheva Miriam
  • Elisheva Rivka
  • Elisheva Sarah
  • Elisheva Leah
  • Elisheva Devorah
  • Elisheva Ruth

Mahelet ___

  • Mahelet Tigist
  • Mahelet Hiwot
  • Mahelet Miriam
  • Mahelet Grace
  • Mahelet Selam
  • Mahelet Eden

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elisheva

Devorah Yonatan Tzvi Chana Moshe

If you choose Mahelet

Tigist Hiwot Selam Abel Yonas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisheva or Mahelet more popular?

Mahelet is more popular, ranked #2312 compared to Elisheva at #2384 in the United States.

What do Elisheva and Mahelet mean?

Elisheva means "my God is my oath" (Hebrew origin). Mahelet means "forgiveness, pardon" (Hebrew Mahalath origin).

Are Elisheva and Mahelet boy or girl names?

Elisheva is primarily a girl name. Mahelet is primarily a girl name.

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