Lisa
Lisa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːsə/ · /ˈliːzə/
Meaning and origin of Lisa
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Diminutive of Elisabeth in several European languages. The computer is named after Lisa Brennan-Jobs, officially explained as an acronym for “Locally Integrated Software Architecture”.
How popular is Lisa?
Since 1880, 967,229 girls and 2,783 boys in the U.S. have been named Lisa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1 in 1962. Its highest rank for boys was #576 in 1965. In 2025 it ranked #991 for girls, with 256 babies given the name.
Names similar to Lisa
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Sibling name ideas for Lisa
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Lisa FAQ
What does the name Lisa mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. Diminutive of Elisabeth in several European languages. The computer is named after Lisa Brennan-Jobs, officially explained as an acronym for “Locally Integrated Software Architecture”.
What is the origin of the name Lisa?
Lisa is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Lisa?
Since 1880, 967,229 girls and 2,783 boys in the U.S. have been named Lisa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1 in 1962. Its highest rank for boys was #576 in 1965. In 2025 it ranked #991 for girls, with 256 babies given the name.
Is Lisa a boy or girl name?
Lisa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 967,229 girls and 2,783 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.