Elisia
Meaning of Elisia
The name Elisia traces its roots to the ancient Hebrew Elisheba—later embodied in Elizabeth—before blossoming into the softer European forms Elisa and Alicia. In its journey across tongues, Elisia emerged as a modern variant, carrying both the nobility of its Germanic heritage (adal, meaning “noble”) and the sacred promise of its Hebrew origin (“God is my oath”). In contemporary India and beyond, parents are drawn to its lilting melody—eh-LIZ-ee-uh—which evokes the gentle rhythm of monsoon rain tapping on banana leaves. Warm and luminous, it suggests a character both poised and spirited, like a marigold at dawn or a diya flickering against dusk. Though never too crowded on the baby-name stage—hovering around the top 900 in the United States with a modest 44 newborns named Elisia in 2024—it carries a quiet confidence and a simplicity that spares well-meaning relatives any tongue-twisting at family gatherings.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as eh-LIZ-ee-uh (/ɛˈlɪziə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
States Popularity Chart
