girl's name
Liisa
LEE-sah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 435
Liisa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 5 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 1962, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1949.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Liisa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 69 |
| 1960s | 173 |
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Liisa?
In 1995, Liisa was given to 5 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 Liisa 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 Liisa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Liisa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Liisa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Liisa
- Pronunciation LEE-sah
Sibling Names for Liisa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Liisa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Liisa
How popular is the name Liisa?
In 1995, Liisa was given to 5 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 Liisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Liisa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Liisa?
Liisa has 2 syllables.
When was Liisa most popular?
Liisa peaked in 1962, when 28 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.