US Popularity:2515
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Great happiness, joy; Nobleness;
Alisa is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “great happiness” and “joy.” A variant of the name Alice, Alisa offers an additional syllable that smoothly rolls off the tongue. A beloved name worldwide, this title also has roots in German, linked to the names Alice and Adalheidis, meaning "Nobleness." With so many cultures taking ownership, including Russian and Dutch, this name has some lovely variants, too! A couple of them are Elisa and Alyssa, so there are plenty of spelling options to choose from while still maintaining such a lovely meaning. However, with Alisa as a more unique form, it’ll help capitalize on the qualities of a one-of-a-kind person, giving baby that fresh take wherever they go.

Alisa Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Alisa is currently #1409 on The Bump
Girl:Alisa is currently #644 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Alisa is currently #2515 in U.S. births
Girl:Alisa is currently #958 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2515
in 2022
- 226
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Name Doctor, Alisa

  • Behind the Name, Alisa, January 2022

  • Behind the Name, Alice, December 2022

  • Behind the Name, Adelaide, December 2022

  • Best Baby Names for 2013 by Siobhan Thomas, pg. 202

  • Behind the Name, Aliza, December 2017

  • Name Doctor, Aliza

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