Leesa
Leesa is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my oath.
Origin and history
Leesa is a modern spelling variant of Lisa, which originated as a short form of Elizabeth. Derived from Hebrew, it means 'god is my oath'. The name peaked in popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,124 babies in the United States have been named Leesa since 1880. It ranks #2743 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.7 %)
- TX (14.8 %)
- OH (10.2 %)
- IN (7.5 %)
- MI (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 41 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,125 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,439 |
| 1970-1980 | 622 |
| 1980-1990 | 477 |
| 1990-2000 | 323 |
| 2000-2010 | 81 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Leesa uses the double 'ee' spelling to ensure the long 'e' sound, distinguishing it visually from the traditional Lisa.
- The name enjoyed modest adoption in the U.S. primarily during the 1960s and 1970s.