Elise
Meaning: Pledged to God, God is my oath
Origin: French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #271
Total births: 1,159
History: Elise surged in the 2010s in Australia. Beethoven's 'Für Elise' gives the name musical depth. Elise represents Australian parents choosing melodic, elegant names.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #82 |
| Babies named Elise in 2014 | 82 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,159 |
| Peak year | 1987 (157 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #49 |
| Years in records | 1985–2014 (11 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Elise
What does the name Elise mean?
Elise means “Pledged to God, God is my oath” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Elise?
Elise has French origin. The traditional meaning is “Pledged to God, God is my oath”.
How popular is Elise in Australia?
Elise ranked #82 in Australia in 2014 — given to 82 babies that year.
When was Elise most popular?
Elise peaked in 1987 with 157 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Elise a boy or girl name?
Elise is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Elises in registered births are female.
How long has Elise been recorded in Australia?
Elise appears in birth records in Australia across 11 years — from 1985 through 2014.