Elise

Meaning of Elise

It means 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God'. It's a short form of Elizabeth.

Elise has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Elise

Elise is climbing again, up to #223 in 2025 from #252 in 2024 after peaking at #152 in 2012.

Notable people named Elise

• Elise Neal
  American actress, film and TV
• Elise Stefanik
  U.S. Congresswoman, New York
• Elise Mertens
  Professional Belgian tennis player
• Elise Christie
  British Olympic speed skater
• Elise Trouw
  American musician, singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Elise

What does the name Elise mean?

Elise means it means 'god is my oath' or 'pledged to god'. it's a short form of elizabeth, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Elise a boy's or a girl's name?

Elise is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Elise?

In 2025, Elise ranked #223 for girls, up from #252 the year before.

When was Elise most popular?

Elise peaked at #152 in 2012.