Liesa Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-sah //ˈliːsə//
Origin: German; Hebrew
Meaning: German: God is my oath; Hebrew: God's promise
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Liesa has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means "God is my oath." This name was adapted into Greek as Elisabet and subsequently into Latin as Elisabeth. The name made its way into Old French as Élisabeth, which was then anglicized to Elizabeth in English.
The transformation from Elisheva to Liesa likely involves a diminutive or affectionate form that emerged in various cultures, particularly in German-speaking regions where Liesa can be seen as a derivative of Elisabeth, reflecting a common practice of creating shorter or more intimate versions of longer names. Throughout history, the name Elizabeth has been borne by numerous notable figures, including several queens and saints.
One of the most significant historical milestones is the presence of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, who lived in the 13th century and is celebrated for her charitable works. The name gained further prominence with Queen Elizabeth I of England, who reigned from 1558 to 1603 and is often regarded as one of the most influential monarchs in English history.
The name's enduring legacy is also reflected in its inclusion in major religious texts, such as the King James Bible, where Elizabeth is mentioned as the mother of John the Baptist, further solidifying its cultural significance. Culturally, the name Liesa and its variants have been associated with themes of faith, loyalty, and devotion, stemming from its original meaning.
The name's connection to divine promise resonates across various cultures, contributing to its lasting appeal. In addition, the name has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, often symbolizing strength and virtue.
The diminutive Liesa serves as a testament to the affectionate and personal connections that names can foster, while still retaining the historical and cultural weight of its origins.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Liesa was first seen in the United States in 1952.
Liesa has ranked as high as #1117 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Liesa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Liesa is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Liesa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Liesa
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Liesa.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1960 | 24 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1952 | 6 |