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Elishama

אלישמע

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Meaning of the Name

Biblical figure.

Gender
Unisex
Gematria
451
Numerology
1
Origin
Bible
International
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Boy/girl ratio

maleBoys: 211 (97%)Girls: 5 (3%)female

Based on CBS data for people born 1949–2024 (details below).

Name popularity

Rare

Based on CBS data for people born 1949–2024 (details below).

How many people in Israel are named Elishama?

According to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics, 216 people born in 1949–2024 are registered today with the name Elishama (211 boys and 5 girls).

In 2024, 6 babies were named Elishama.

The name's most popular year: 2002 (13).

Babies given the name in recent years
YearBoys
20246
2023⁦1–4⁩
20225
2021⁦1–4⁩
2020⁦1–4⁩

Births per year

2024: Boys 6 · Girls 0 - Hover over (or tap) a bar to see the numbers.

0102019501960197019801990200020102020
BoysGirls1–4 (hidden by CBS)
Full table by year
YearBoysGirlsTotal
2024606
2023⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
2022505
2021⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
2020⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
2019⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
2018606
2017⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
2016808
2015909
2014606
2013707
2012⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
2011⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
2010909
2009⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
2008⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
2007⁦1–4⁩⁦1–4⁩⁦2–8⁩
2006606
2005808
2004707
2003707
200213013
200112012
2000707
1999909
19985⁦1–4⁩⁦6–9⁩
1997⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1996606
1995505
1994⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1993⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1992⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1991⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1990⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1989⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1988000
1987⁦1–4⁩⁦1–4⁩⁦2–8⁩
1986⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1985⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1984⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1983⁦1–4⁩⁦1–4⁩⁦2–8⁩
1982⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1981⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1980⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1979000
1978⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1977000
1976000
1975000
1974⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1973⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1972000
1971⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1970000
1969000
1968000
1967⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1966000
1965000
1964⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩
1963000
1962000
1961000
1960000
1959000
1958000
1957000
1956000
1955000
1954⁦1–4⁩0⁦1–4⁩

"1–4": when fewer than 5 children got the name in a year, CBS does not publish the exact number, to protect privacy - so some sums are shown as a range.

The data covers Jews, Muslims, Arab Christians and Druze only, and counts the first given name only. CBS merged spelling variants of a name into its most common spelling, and the data refers to people's current name (after name changes).

Source of the numbers: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, "השמות הנוכחיים של ילידי 1949-2024 לפי מין וקבוצת אוכלוסייה", retrieved 22 October 2026. The data is shown as is. Source file · Terms of use

Only the numbers and years in this section come from CBS data. The meaning, origin, gematria, numerology, translation and everything else on this page are the site's own, not CBS's.

Numerology traits (value 1)

Represents people who are creative, initiators, dynamic, ambitious, leaders, with determination, motivation and good perception. Sincere people, pay attention to details. Do not like to take orders, individualistic, with strong confidence. Have a tendency to dominance.

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Questions and answers about the name Elishama

What does the name Elishama mean in Hebrew?

The meaning of the name Elishama: Biblical figure.

What is the origin of the name Elishama?

The name Elishama is from the Bible.

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

Elishama is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

How do you write Elishama in Hebrew?

Elishama is written אלישמע in Hebrew.

What is the gematria of the name Elishama?

The gematria (numerical) value of the name Elishama is 451.

What is the numerology number of the name Elishama?

The numerology number of the name Elishama is 1. Independence, individuality, leadership and pioneering.