Elise, a timeless and elegant name of French origin, translates to 'God is my oath' or 'God is my promise'. It's a short form of the French name Elizabeth, which itself has Hebrew roots meaning 'God is my oath'. Elise gained popularity in the late 19th century but has seen a resurgence since the mid-20th century. Notable individuals bearing this name include French poet and dramatist Elise or Élise Rogier, and American actress Elise Neal.
The name Elise experienced periods of popularity with clusters of births occurring from the late 1980s onwards, but it has remained relatively consistent throughout the century, with notable spikes in recent years.