Elise
Meaning: My God is my oath
Origin: French/Hebrew (via Dutch)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Netherlands: #116
Total births: 7,736
History: Elise is a French short form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew meaning 'my God is my oath.'
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Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #35 |
| Babies named Elise in 2014 | 238 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 7,736 |
| Peak year | 2011 (307 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #26 |
| Years in records | 1952–2014 (63 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 5 spots |
Frequently asked about Elise
What does the name Elise mean?
Elise means “My God is my oath” from French/Hebrew (via Dutch) roots.
What is the origin of the name Elise?
Elise has French/Hebrew (via Dutch) origin. The traditional meaning is “My God is my oath”.
How popular is Elise in the Netherlands?
Elise ranked #35 in the Netherlands in 2014 — given to 238 babies that year.
When was Elise most popular?
Elise peaked in 2011 with 307 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Elise a boy or girl name?
Elise is predominantly a girls' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Elises in registered births are female.
How long has Elise been recorded in the Netherlands?
Elise appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 63 years — from 1952 through 2014.