Alisa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-LEE-sah / əˈliːsəHebrew; Slavic
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my salvation; Slavic: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
Alisa is a variant of the name Alice, which has roots in the Old French name Aalis, a diminutive of Adelais. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Hebrew and Slavic regions. It gained prominence in the 20th century and has been used in literature and popular culture. Alisa is often associated with qualities of nobility and salvation.
Trend Summary
Alisa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alyssa
- Allysa
International Variants
- Alisa (Italian)
- Alysa (English)
- Alicja (Polish)
- Aliz (Hungarian)
Famous people named Alisa
Alisa Weilerstein is an acclaimed American cellist known for her dynamic performances and recordings.
Alisa Bosconovitch is a character in the Tekken video game series, recognized for her unique fighting style.
Alisa Valdes is an American author and journalist, known for her contributions to contemporary literature.
Alisa Kleybanova is a Russian professional tennis player who has competed in major international tournaments.
Fictional characters named Alisa
Alisa is a character in the video game series 'Tekken', known for her role as a fighter.
Alisa is a character in the animated series 'Doraemon', where she is depicted as a friend of the main characters.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alisa was first seen in the United States in 1945. Alisa has ranked as high as #459 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Alisa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alisa (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 24 | |
| FL | 16 | |
| NY | 12 | |
| WA | 11 | |
| TX | 10 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| IL | 7 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| MN | 6 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1952 | 61 |
| 1953 | 99 |
| 1954 | 137 |
| 1955 | 185 |
| 1956 | 243 |
| 1957 | 264 |
| 1958 | 419 |
| 1959 | 491 |
| 1960 | 585 |
| 1961 | 601 |
| 1962 | 667 |
| 1963 | 934 |
| 1964 | 820 |
| 1965 | 924 |
| 1966 | 862 |
| 1967 | 921 |
| 1968 | 999 |
| 1969 | 1,108 |
| 1970 | 1,153 |
| 1971 | 1,063 |
| 1972 | 775 |
| 1973 | 787 |
| 1974 | 667 |
| 1975 | 576 |
| 1976 | 587 |
| 1977 | 641 |
| 1978 | 575 |
| 1979 | 762 |
| 1980 | 621 |
| 1981 | 570 |
| 1982 | 512 |
| 1983 | 508 |
| 1984 | 510 |
| 1985 | 492 |
| 1986 | 487 |
| 1987 | 490 |
| 1988 | 489 |
| 1989 | 538 |
| 1990 | 533 |
| 1991 | 507 |
| 1992 | 465 |
| 1993 | 417 |
| 1994 | 449 |
| 1995 | 419 |
| 1996 | 415 |
| 1997 | 387 |
| 1998 | 418 |
| 1999 | 415 |
| 2000 | 415 |
| 2001 | 384 |
| 2002 | 404 |
| 2003 | 374 |
| 2004 | 382 |
| 2005 | 356 |
| 2006 | 300 |
| 2007 | 321 |
| 2008 | 320 |
| 2009 | 285 |
| 2010 | 278 |
| 2011 | 247 |
| 2012 | 261 |
| 2013 | 236 |
| 2014 | 286 |
| 2015 | 258 |
| 2016 | 259 |
| 2017 | 262 |
| 2018 | 248 |
| 2019 | 207 |
| 2020 | 186 |
| 2021 | 190 |
| 2022 | 170 |
| 2023 | 163 |
| 2024 | 152 |