#9852024 rank
1965peak year
966,620babies named Lisa since 1880
▼ 5%5-year trend
Lisa popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Lisa mean?
A short form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva. Lisa became an independent favorite across Europe and dominated American charts in the 1960s.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Lisa
Same era, same vibe — if you like Lisa, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Lisas
- Lisa Kudrow, actress
Spellings & variants
ElisaLizaElisabeth
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