Elisa is a distinctive choice, ranked #432 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Elisa in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#432
US Rank #433
About the Name Elisa
Elisa is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 67 places over five years. Its high point was #330 in 2016, and it now sits at #432. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Elisa is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #433, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Elisa
Unlikely. With around 99 UK babies named Elisa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elisa in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Elisa has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 67 places in the last five years. Its peak was #330 in 2016. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Elisa is more popular in the UK (#432) than in the US (#433). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Elisa include: Elisa Spiropali — Elisa Spiropali is an Albanian former politician who served as the Speaker of the Parliament of Albania from July 2024 to September 2025 and from September...; Gillian Elisa — Gillian Elizabeth Thomas is a Welsh actress, singer, and comedian.; Elisa Nájera — Elisa Nájera Gualito is a Mexican TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Nuestra Belleza México on October 5, 2007, in Manzanillo,....
Elisa appears in the US top 500 at #433 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
99
UK babies named Elisa (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 67 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Elisa
Likely around 1 other Elisa in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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