Elsa

Meaning of Elsa

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

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

Popularity of Elsa

After ranking as high as #286 in 2014, Elsa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Elsa

• Elsa Pataky
  Spanish actress, 'Fast & Furious' star
• Elsa Schiaparelli
  Iconic Italian fashion designer
• Elsa Lanchester
  British actress, 'Bride of Frankenstein'
• Elsa Hosk
  Swedish model, Victoria's Secret Angel
• Elsa Martinelli
  Italian actress and model

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Questions about the name Elsa

What does the name Elsa mean?

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

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

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

How popular is the name Elsa?

Elsa did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Elsa most popular?

Elsa peaked at #286 in 2014.