Lisa
Lisa is a diminutive of Elizabeth, derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is my oath.' It became a standalone name in the 20th century, particularly popular in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 252. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 396
- 2012: 398
- 2013: 354
- 2014: 378
- 2015: 374
- 2016: 346
- 2017: 309
- 2018: 308
- 2019: 277
- 2020: 243
- 2021: 248
- 2022: 290
- 2023: 317
- 2024: 264
- 2025: 256
- 2026 (projected): 252
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Short and sweet with a gentle sound
- •Less common for babies today, giving it a vintage appeal
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Lisa Simpson
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Lisa Bonet
Actress, known for 'The Cosby Show'
Statistics
967,229
Total births since 1880
1965
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