Lissa
Lissa is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Honeybee or noble.
Origin and history
Lissa is traditionally a diminutive of names like Melissa or Alyssa, which originate from Greek, though it is also used as a modern independent given name. In the United States, it saw peak popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century and remains a rare, vintage choice today.
Popularity in the United States
3,979 babies in the United States have been named Lissa since 1880. It ranks #2796 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2027.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.1 %)
- TX (16.6 %)
- NY (16.4 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- OH (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 8 |
| 1940-1950 | 137 |
| 1950-1960 | 761 |
| 1960-1970 | 989 |
| 1970-1980 | 693 |
| 1980-1990 | 597 |
| 1990-2000 | 404 |
| 2000-2010 | 180 |
| 2010-2019 | 131 |
| 2020-2029 | 74 |
Famous people named Lissa
- Lissa Evans: Author, Television Producer
Nicknames
Liss
Fun facts
- Lissa evolved predominantly as a pet name for Melissa, which means 'honeybee' in Ancient Greek.
- The name experienced its highest adoption in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.