Lissa Girl

Popularity: #936 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LIS-uh /ˈlɪsə/

Origin: Greek; Hebrew

Meaning: Greek: God's promise; Hebrew: Oath of God

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lissa is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means "God is my oath." This name was adapted into Greek as Elissaios and later into Latin as Eliseus. The evolution of the name continued through various languages, including Old French, where it became Elise, before ultimately being anglicized to Lissa in English.

The transition reflects a common linguistic pattern where names are simplified or altered in form as they pass through different cultures and languages. Historically, the name has connections to biblical figures, particularly in the context of the Old Testament, where Elisheva is mentioned as the wife of Aaron, the brother of Moses.

This association with a significant biblical character contributes to the name's enduring presence in various cultures. The name Elise also gained prominence in the medieval period, particularly through the influence of saints and religious texts, including the Vulgate, which helped to disseminate biblical names throughout Europe.

Culturally, Lissa and its variants have been associated with themes of faith and devotion, reflecting the meaning of the original Hebrew roots. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing loyalty and commitment.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Lisa have appeared historically, further illustrating the name's adaptability and resonance in different linguistic contexts. Overall, Lissa embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural heritage, rooted in ancient traditions and religious significance.

Famous people named Lissa

In this section, you will find notable people named Lissa. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lissa who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lissa who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lissa Smith is a singer-songwriter best known for her albums and live performances.

Lissa Evans is a writer and television producer best known for her work on the series The Big Breakfast and the novel Crooked Heart.

Lissa McGowan is a business executive best known for her leadership roles in telecommunications companies.

Fictional characters named Lissa

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Lissa Dragomir is a fictional character from the book series Vampire Academy. She is a Moroi princess and one of the main protagonists who navigates the challenges of her royal status and the dangers of the vampire world.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lissa, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LenaLaraLilaLanaLucyLeah

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lissa. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LisaLinaLilaLaceyLolaLydiaLanaLivia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lissa was first seen in the United States in 1923.

Lissa has ranked as high as #1626 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Lissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lissa 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 Lissa 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 Lissa.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 12 12
2024 14 14
2023 10 10
2022 13 13
2021 13 13
2020 12 12
2019 14 14
2018 16 16
2017 14 14
2016 9 9
2015 11 11
2014 12 12
2013 13 13
2012 13 13
2011 17 17
2010 12 12
2009 17 17
2008 13 13
2007 22 22
2006 18 18
2005 21 21
2004 15 15
2003 16 16
2002 21 21
2001 23 23
2000 14 14
1999 37 37
1998 30 30
1997 23 23
1996 37 37
1995 34 34
1994 41 41
1993 43 43
1992 38 38
1991 43 43
1990 78 78
1989 65 65
1988 46 46
1987 54 54
1986 60 60
1985 67 67
1984 55 55
1983 52 52
1982 67 67
1981 64 64
1980 67 67
1979 74 74
1978 62 62
1977 58 58
1976 62 62
1975 49 49
1974 59 59
1973 71 71
1972 81 81
1971 88 88
1970 89 89
1969 83 83
1968 96 96
1967 69 69
1966 86 86
1965 88 88
1964 112 112
1963 122 122
1962 102 102
1961 114 114
1960 117 117
1959 100 100
1958 116 116
1957 82 82
1956 81 81
1955 72 72
1954 81 81
1953 65 65
1952 72 72
1951 48 48
1950 44 44
1949 33 33
1948 37 37
1947 22 22
1946 13 13
1945 5 5
1944 9 9
1943 10 10
1942 8 8
1937 8 8
1923 5 5

Top States for Lissa (2012)

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
100%