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Elisa

ɛˈliː.sə

God is my oath

Hebrew

How to say it

e · LI · sa

ɛˈliː.sə

What it means

A short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew for 'God is my oath.'

Elisa is a graceful short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath.' Popular across Italy, Spain, and Germany, it is the gentler cousin of Elise and Eliza. Beethoven's Für Elise gives it a musical sweetness. Soft and pan-European. Said eh-LEE-suh.

How to spell Elisa

The standard spelling is Elisa. Common variants include Elise, Eliza, Elysa, but Elisa is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #112618802025

peaked at #311 in 1981, currently #458 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Spelling

    A short form of Elizabeth; cousin to Elise and Eliza.

  • Pop culture

    Beethoven's Für Elise.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

  • Elisa Italian singer-songwriter, born Elisa Toffoli

Spelling variants

  • Elise
  • Eliza
  • Elysa

Common questions

What does the name Elisa mean?
A short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew for 'God is my oath.'
What does Elisa mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Elisa means "God is my oath." Elisa is a graceful short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath.' Popular across Italy, Spain, and Germany, it is the gentler cousin of Elise and Eliza. Beethoven's Für Elise gives it a musical sweetness. Soft and pan-European. Said eh-LEE-suh.
Is Elisa short for Elizabeth?
Yes. Elisa is a short form of Elizabeth, and it carries the same meaning, "God is my oath." These days many parents use Elisa as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
How do you pronounce Elisa?
Elisa is pronounced ɛˈliː.sə. Say it as e-LI-sa, with the stress on the "li" syllable.
How do you spell Elisa?
The standard spelling is Elisa. Common spelling variants include Elise, Eliza, Elysa.
Is Elisa a boy or girl name?
Elisa is traditionally a feminine name.
How popular is the name Elisa?
Elisa ranked #458 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.