Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Elishama

Name: Popularity of the name Elishama in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Elishama, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#10,812 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2017

First Year

2023

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#10812

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elishama

Elishama first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2017, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 6 Elishamas were born — ranking #10,812 that year. As of 2026, Elishama ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Elishamas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Elishama

Phonetically similar names — useful when Elishama is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elishama

What does the name Elishama mean?

Elishama is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2017. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elishama in 2026?

In 2026, Elishama ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Elishama most popular?

Elishama reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #10,812 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Elishama a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Elishama is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Elishama?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elishama include Cager, Elario, Leavitt. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elishama

Elishama is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Elishama's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #10,812. Use the chart and map above to compare Elishama's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.