Alisa
Alisa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alisa
- A female given name from Finnish or Russian, equivalent to English Alice.
How popular is Alisa?
Since 1880, 34,705 girls and 22 boys in the U.S. have been named Alisa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #261 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #4058 in 1963. In 2025, 125 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Alisa
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Alisa FAQ
What does the name Alisa mean?
A female given name from Finnish or Russian, equivalent to English Alice.
What is the origin of the name Alisa?
Alisa is listed as a name of Finnish or Russian origin.
How popular is the name Alisa?
Since 1880, 34,705 girls and 22 boys in the U.S. have been named Alisa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #261 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #4058 in 1963. In 2025, 125 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alisa a boy or girl name?
Alisa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 34,705 girls and 22 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.