girl's name
Loisa
loh-EE-zuh (Portuguese)
- Origin Portuguese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 100
Loisa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Loisa is a name of Portuguese origin.
- Peaked in France in 2002, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1967.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Loisa Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 35 |
How Popular Is Loisa?
In 2009, Loisa was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Loisa Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Loïsa | Loïsa is a rare spelling of Loisa, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 35 times, mostly in France. | 35 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Loisa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Loisa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Loisa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Loisa
- Portuguese loh-EE-zuh
Sibling Names for Loisa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Loisa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Loisa
Is Loisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Loisa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Loisa?
Loisa has 3 syllables.
When was Loisa most popular?
Loisa peaked in 2002, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.