Lipa
Lipa is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my help; defender of the people.
Origin and history
Lipa is a masculine given name of Hebrew and Yiddish origins, often serving as a pet form or modern variant of Lipman or Eliezer. While relatively rare historically in the United States, it has seen steady usage within Orthodox Jewish communities. Recent data shows a modern uptick, placing it around the top 1,600 names for U.S. boys in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
1,253 babies in the United States have been named Lipa since 1880. It ranks #3445 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1585.
States where it is most popular
- NY (97.6 %)
- NJ (2.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 143 |
| 2000-2010 | 241 |
| 2010-2019 | 439 |
| 2020-2029 | 342 |
Famous people named Lipa
- Lipa Schmeltzer: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Lipa originated as a diminutized form within Yiddish-speaking communities of Central and Eastern Europe.
- The name has experienced increased usage in the U.S. during the 2020s compared to earlier decades.