Elisha is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #616 in 2003 with 337 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 392 births ranking #630. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 46.5%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 5,861 boys born was named Elisha. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.