Lisha Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-sha /ˈliːʃə/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my oath; English: derived from Alicia
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lisha is believed to have roots in Hebrew, derived from the name Elisha, which means "God is salvation." The Hebrew form, אֱלִישָׁע (Elisha), appears in the Old Testament as the name of a prophet and successor to Elijah, prominent in biblical narratives. The name transitioned into Greek as Ἐλισσαῖος (Elissaios) and later into Latin as Elisha, before being adapted into various forms in different languages, including Lisha in English.
This evolution reflects the broader historical movement of biblical names through translations and adaptations over centuries. Historically, the name Elisha has significant biblical milestones, particularly in the 9th century BCE, when the prophet Elisha is said to have performed miracles and served as a spiritual leader in ancient Israel.
The name has been preserved through various translations of the Bible, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, which contributed to its dissemination in Christian contexts. The King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, further solidified the name's presence in English-speaking cultures, ensuring its recognition and use over the centuries.
Culturally, the name Lisha, as a derivative of Elisha, carries connotations of divine protection and salvation, resonating with themes of faith and hope. The name's association with a biblical prophet lends it a sense of historical and spiritual significance, making it a choice for those who value religious heritage.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as Lish may also be used informally, reflecting a common practice of creating affectionate or familiar variations of names. Overall, Lisha embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural history, rooted in ancient traditions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lisha was first seen in the United States in 1954.
Lisha has ranked as high as #1061 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, and Virginia.
In the past 5 years the name Lisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lisha 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 Lisha was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Lisha.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 | 9 |
| 2005 | 11 | 11 |
| 2004 | 9 | 9 |
| 2003 | 11 | 11 |
| 2002 | 10 | 10 |
| 2000 | 12 | 12 |
| 1999 | 5 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 | 6 |
| 1997 | 12 | 12 |
| 1996 | 8 | 8 |
| 1995 | 12 | 12 |
| 1994 | 14 | 14 |
| 1993 | 25 | 25 |
| 1992 | 30 | 30 |
| 1991 | 20 | 20 |
| 1990 | 27 | 27 |
| 1989 | 34 | 34 |
| 1988 | 26 | 26 |
| 1987 | 32 | 32 |
| 1986 | 34 | 34 |
| 1985 | 35 | 35 |
| 1984 | 36 | 36 |
| 1983 | 35 | 35 |
| 1982 | 42 | 42 |
| 1981 | 51 | 51 |
| 1980 | 56 | 56 |
| 1979 | 56 | 56 |
| 1978 | 56 | 56 |
| 1977 | 55 | 55 |
| 1976 | 40 | 40 |
| 1975 | 53 | 53 |
| 1974 | 49 | 49 |
| 1973 | 47 | 47 |
| 1972 | 61 | 61 |
| 1971 | 46 | 46 |
| 1970 | 67 | 67 |
| 1969 | 58 | 58 |
| 1968 | 63 | 63 |
| 1967 | 49 | 49 |
| 1966 | 67 | 67 |
| 1965 | 64 | 64 |
| 1964 | 78 | 78 |
| 1963 | 129 | 129 |
| 1962 | 143 | 143 |
| 1961 | 231 | 231 |
| 1960 | 275 | 275 |
| 1959 | 23 | 23 |
| 1958 | 5 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Lisha (2000)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |