Alisa
a-li-sa
US Popularity:2557
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Great happiness, joy; Nobleness;
Alisa is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “great happiness” and “joy.” A variant of the name Alice, Alisa offers an additional syllable that smoothly rolls off the tongue. A beloved name worldwide, this title also has roots in German, linked to the names Alice and Adalheidis, meaning "Nobleness." With so many cultures taking ownership, including Russian and Dutch, this name has some lovely variants, too! A couple of them are Elisa and Alyssa, so there are plenty of spelling options to choose from while still maintaining such a lovely meaning. However, with Alisa as a more unique form, it’ll help capitalize on the qualities of a one-of-a-kind person, giving baby that fresh take wherever they go.
How Popular Is The Name Alisa?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Alisa is currently #1481 on The Bump
Girl:Alisa is currently #1053 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Alisa is currently #2557 in U.S. births
Girl:Alisa is currently #1372 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1372
in 2023
- 7
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Alisa
Behind the Name, Alisa, January 2022
Behind the Name, Alice, December 2022
Behind the Name, Adelaide, December 2022
Best Baby Names for 2013 by Siobhan Thomas, pg. 202
Behind the Name, Aliza, December 2017
Name Doctor, Aliza
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