Elisha is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #602 in 2002 with 336 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 392 births ranking #630. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 46.1%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 5,778 boys born was named Elisha. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.