Lysa Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEE-sah / /ˈliːsə/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: God's promise; English: variant of Lisa
Historical & Cultural Background
Lysa is often considered a diminutive form of the name Lisa, which itself is derived from Elizabeth. The name has roots in Greek culture, where it signifies a promise from God. In English-speaking countries, Lysa has emerged as a unique spelling variant. It has gained some popularity as a modern name choice.
Trend Summary
Lysa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lisa
- Lise
International Variants
- Lise (French)
- Liza (Spanish)
- Elisa (Italian)
Famous people named Lysa
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Fictional characters named Lysa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lysa was first seen in the United States in 1951. Lysa has ranked as high as #1061 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Lysa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lysa (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 24 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 27 |
| 1966 | 28 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 33 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |