Meaning
A name that means something.
LA short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'), used independently across European languages since the 16th century. Massively popular in 1960s and 70s America.
A name from Hebrew · Girl
Lisa
A short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'), used independently across European languages since the 16th century. Massively popular in 1960s and 70s America.
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Popularity over time
966,709 U.S. births recorded
from 1886–2023.
A 137-year arc in numbers.
Popularity · 1886–2023
317 births in 2023
1886 1954 2023
Babies named per year Peak year Most recent
Variants & spellings
Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint. 3 ways to spell "Lisa".
Liza Most common Lise Lísa
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Famous bearers
People who carry the name Lisa.
- LLisa Kudrow (actress)
- LLisa Marie Presley (musician)
- LMona Lisa (Da Vinci subject)
Quick answers
People often ask about Lisa.
- What does the name Lisa mean?
- Lisa means a short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'), used independently across European languages since the 16th century. Massively popular in 1960s and 70s America.
- Where does the name Lisa come from?
- Lisa is a girl name of Hebrew origin.
- Is Lisa a boy or a girl name?
- Lisa is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Lisa are girls and 0% are boys.
- How popular is the name Lisa in 2023?
- Lisa ranks #848 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1965 with 60,448 babies.
- How do you pronounce Lisa?
- Lisa is pronounced LEE-sa (2 syllables).
- What are common spellings of Lisa?
- Lisa is also written as Liza, Lise, Lísa.
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.