girl's name
Lysa
lee-ZAH (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 3,456
Lysa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2006, when 160 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 39,300 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1960.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lysa Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 455 |
| 2000s | 1,215 |
| 2010s | 660 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 175 |
How Popular Is Lysa?
In 2025, Lysa was given to 15 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Lysa Is Used
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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lysa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lysa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lysa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lysa
- French lee-ZAH
Sibling Names for Lysa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lysa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lysa
How popular is the name Lysa?
In 2025, Lysa was given to 15 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Lysa a girl's or a boy's name?
Lysa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lysa?
Lysa has 2 syllables.
When was Lysa most popular?
Lysa peaked in 2006, when 160 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Lysa a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Lysa currently ranks #2,078 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.