Lisa Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lisa is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lisa?
Lisa is spelled L-I-S-A. The name has 4 letters.
Lisa at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Lisa is a short form of Elizabeth, which means “God is my oath.”
- Origin
- Lisa is used primarily as a diminutive form of Elizabeth in English-speaking countries.
- Pronunciation
- LEE-sah · 2 syllables
Lisa Popularity in 2025
Rank#987
Recorded Births256
- Girls usage fell 3 places to #987 and recorded 8 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lisa Mean?
Lisa is a short form of Elizabeth, which means “God is my oath.”
Origin: Lisa is used primarily as a diminutive form of Elizabeth in English-speaking countries.
How Do You Pronounce Lisa?
PronunciationLEE-sah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lisa?
- History
- Lisa has been used as an independent given name in the 20th century, particularly in Western countries.
Lisa Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 256 | #987 |
| 2024 | Girls | 264 | #984 |
| 2023 | Girls | 317 | #847 |
| 2022 | Girls | 290 | #930 |
| 2021 | Girls | 248 | #1,024 |
| 2020 | Girls | 243 | #1,031 |
| 2019 | Girls | 277 | #954 |
| 2018 | Girls | 308 | #877 |
| 2017 | Girls | 309 | #882 |
| 2016 | Girls | 346 | #829 |
| 2015 | Girls | 374 | #754 |
| 2014 | Girls | 378 | #740 |
| 2013 | Girls | 354 | #770 |
| 2012 | Girls | 398 | #706 |
| 2011 | Girls | 396 | #702 |
| 2010 | Girls | 396 | #712 |
| 2009 | Girls | 420 | #693 |
| 2008 | Girls | 510 | #603 |
| 2007 | Girls | 525 | #571 |
| 2006 | Girls | 609 | #500 |
| 2005 | Girls | 619 | #493 |
| 2004 | Girls | 710 | #427 |
| 2003 | Girls | 811 | #372 |
| 2002 | Girls | 830 | #359 |
When Was Lisa Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1965 · Girls
60,271 recorded births
National rank #1
1966 · Girls
56,918 recorded births
National rank #1
1963 · Girls
56,047 recorded births
National rank #1
1964 · Girls
54,270 recorded births
National rank #1
Where Lisa Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #539 | 7 |
| NY | #548 | 30 |
| WI | #564 | 8 |
| MO | #640 | 8 |
| IN | #651 | 9 |
| OK | #697 | 5 |
| CA | #716 | 43 |
| IL | #852 | 10 |