Lisa

Rank 930th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Lisa was 930th most popular baby name for girls and 1,742nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 289 babies were named Lisa in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 11,628 babies in the United States were named Lisa. Today, the average age of someone named Lisa is around 55 to 58 years old.

The name "Lisa" is not common today.

Nicknames for Lisa include Lis and Li.

Lisa Meaning & Origin

Lisa is a well-loved name, often associated with strong, intelligent women; it's of Hebrew origin meaning "pledged to God".

The name Lisa is described as innovative, game-changing and quick-witted.

Pronunciation

Lisa is pronounced lee-suh in English. The name Lisa has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Lisa

  • The name Lisa is shared by a famous painting, the Mona Lisa, which is widely considered the most famous painting in the world and displays in Louvre Museum in Paris.

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Geography

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