Leisa
Leisa is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Leisa is a modern variant of Lisa, which is a short form of Elizabeth or Elisabeth, originating from the Hebrew name Elisheba. The name gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. It remains a rare but familiar choice for modern parents seeking a unique spelling of a classic name.
Popularity in the United States
4,969 babies in the United States have been named Leisa since 1880. It ranks #2474 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2070.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- MI (6 %)
- GA (5.8 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,212 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,604 |
| 1970-1980 | 640 |
| 1980-1990 | 308 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 29 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Famous people named Leisa
- Leisa Way: singer, actress
Fun facts
- Leisa evolved as a phonetic, creative spelling of Lisa, which itself originated as an abbreviation of Elizabeth.
- The name saw its highest U.S. birth usage in the late 1950s and 1960s, coinciding with the peak era of the name Lisa.