Lissa

Lissa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 girls in the United States.

Lissa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lissa

Lissa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lissa first appears in Social Security records in 1923. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #959 in 1958, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 3,966 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lissa in US records

First recorded (US)
1923
Best US rank
#959 in 1958
Peak year
1963
Babies named Lissa in 2024
14
Total since 1880
3,966

Lissa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#3998 in 2001
Babies named Lissa in 2001
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lissa mean?

The meaning of Lissa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lissa a boy or girl name?

Lissa is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lissa?

Lissa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lissa?

Lissa first appears in US records in 1923. Its best-ever ranking was #959 in 1958, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].