Elisha is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #698 in 1996 with 230 recorded births. This places Elisha in the top 7% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 392 births ranking #630. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 8,236 boys born was named Elisha. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.