Lisa
lee-suh
US Popularity:1745
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God's promise
Long before Lisa stood as a standalone feminine name, it formed the core of Elisabeth—making it a close acquaintance of Beth, Elise, and Eliza. The name comes from the Greek variation of the Hebrew Elisheba, Elisabet, and means "God's promise." Encompassing devotion, honor, and motherhood, Elisabeth bears substantial biblical significance as the mother of John the Baptist. And while such reverence secured Elisabeth and its many variations in many cultures, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa ensured Lisa would receive equal enduring praise.
Lisa Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lisa is currently #276 on The Bump
Girl:Lisa is currently #119 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lisa is currently #1745 in U.S. births
Girl:Lisa is currently #676 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1745
in 2022
+ 185
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Lisa, December 2022
WordSense, Lisa
Britannica, Mona Lisa, painting by Leonardo da Vinci, September 2023
Britannica, Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist
Online Etymology Dictionary, Elizabeth, August 2023
Ancestry, Elizabeth Family History
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