Elisandra
A girl's name of Greek origin with 225 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Elisandra is a four-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 225 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Elisandra ranks #9716 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Elisandra is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a compound of Elisa (a form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning 'my God is an oath') and -andra (from the Greek andros, 'man' — as in Alexandra, 'defender of men'). Together it suggests 'defender who is devoted to God.'
With 225 recorded U.S. births, Elisandra is a rare and melodious choice, particularly used in Latin American communities where compound name constructions are a cherished tradition.
EtymologyShow more
Elisandra is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Elisandra has been recorded as a girl's name since 1974, with 225 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Elisandra climbed 1236 spots in the last 20 years — from #10952 to #9716.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 32 | #11705 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 74 | #13244 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 54 | #14290 | — |
| 1990s | 54 | #11615 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | #10749 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #9157 | — |
The Story of Elisandra
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Elisandra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Elisandra are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.
How rare is Elisandra?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Elisandra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 74 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Elisandra by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1974–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9716 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10531 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12608 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13965 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14283 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14310 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10173 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13307 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10346 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13486 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13580 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17639 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13775 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11541 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14127 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11879 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18460 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14016 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15050 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10952 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2024