Elisei is of Romanian origin, derived from the Latin word 'elater', which means 'to bring forth' or 'to produce'. It is a variant spelling of the given name Elias, meaning 'the Lord is my God' in Hebrew. The name Elisei has gained popularity in Romania and other Eastern European countries over the years.
The name Elisei experienced fluctuations in popularity over this period, with a notable increase from 5 births in 2013 to 8 births each in 2019 and 2023. This resulted in a total of 21 babies named Elisei born within these years.