The baby name Elease is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-lees (iːˈliːs) or uh-LEES (əˈliːs).
The baby name Elease is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-lees (iːˈliːs) or uh-LEES (əˈliːs).
Elease is in Origin.
Elease is a modern American variant of Elise, itself the French short form of Elizabeth. Through Elizabeth’s Hebrew source, Elisheva, the name carries the meaning "my God is an oath" or "pledged to God." The spelling with -ea- likely arose as a phonetic or stylistic adaptation to emphasize the long "ee" sound, aligning it with familiar English words like "lease" and with parallel respellings seen in mid-century U.S. naming.
Documented in U.S. records from the early to late 20th century, Elease saw modest use, especially in the American South, before becoming rare in recent decades. It shares lineage with an international family that includes Elise (French/Scandinavian), Elyse (English), Elisa (Italian/Spanish), and the related Eliza and Lisette. Alternate spellings close to Elease include Eleise, Eliese, and Eliece. All connect back to Elizabeth’s enduring covenant-themed meaning while giving a softer, contemporary twist.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #274 | 5 | 7,507 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #916 | 5 | 8,741 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Elease is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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