girl's name
Leisa
LEE-suh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 5,008
Leisa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1958, when 344 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1948.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Leisa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 1,212 |
| 1960s | 2,604 |
| 1970s | 640 |
| 1980s | 308 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 31 |
How Popular Is Leisa?
In 2024, Leisa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Leisa Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Leisa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leisa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leisa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leisa
- English LEE-suh
Sibling Names for Leisa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leisa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leisa
How popular is the name Leisa?
In 2024, Leisa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Leisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Leisa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leisa?
Leisa has 2 syllables.
When was Leisa most popular?
Leisa peaked in 1958, when 344 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.