Lissa

Girl name

Lissa has been given to 3,979 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It peaked in 1963.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,979

Peak year

1963 (122 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1923

10-year trend

▲ +9%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lissa — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Lisagirl

970,012 babies since 1886

Alissagirl

38,622 babies since 1948

Elissagirl

18,033 babies since 1914

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lissa.

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Cammiegirl

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Kimberligirl

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Vernitagirl

4,027 babies since 1899

Raylenegirl

4,065 babies since 1926

Lianegirl

3,879 babies since 1907

Delanagirl

4,089 babies since 1914

Cristinegirl

4,091 babies since 1916

FAQ

How popular is the name Lissa?

Lissa has been given to 3,979 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lissa peak?

Lissa peaked in 1963, when 122 babies were given the name.

Is Lissa a girl or boy name?

Lissa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lissa are girls).

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