Entry № 1401 · English, Hebrew origin

Lisa Lisa — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ LEE-sah /
Gender
Girl
Origin
English, Hebrew
Meaning
"Consecrated to God (#1 American girl's name 1962-1969; Mona Lisa)"
Syllables
2
Rank · US 2025
№ 970
First recorded
Medieval (German)

A name that means "consecrated to god (#1 american girl's name 1962-1969; mona lisa)".

Lisa is a short form of Elizabeth — from the Hebrew *Elisheba* ("my God is my oath"). **The #1 most popular US baby name for girls every year from 1962 to 1969 — an 8-year reign as the dominant American girl's name**. **Lisa del Giocondo (1479-1542) was the wife of the Florentine silk merchant Francesco del Giocondo and the subject of Leonardo da Vinci's *Mona Lisa* (c. 1503-1519)** — the most famous painting in the world. **Lisa Marie Presley (1968-2023)** — only child of Elvis Presley. **Lisa Su (born 1969)** — CEO of AMD; first woman to receive the IEEE Medal of Honor.

Featured in countless 1960s-70s songs and films.

Consecrated to God. #1 American girl's name 1962-1969; the original Mona Lisa.

The name in its native script.

Lisa
Transliteration
Lisa
Pronunciation
/ ˈliː.sə /
Root
Grammatical form

Where Lisa stands.

Current rank · 2025
№ 970 in the U.S.
All-time peak
№ 1 in 1963
Babies named Lisa · last year
220 in the U.S.
First entered SSA top-1000
1937
Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular
№25 №75 №150 №250 1995 2005 2015 2020 2025 PEAK · #1 NOW · #970

Lisas before her.

Real people
Lisa del Giocondo
Subject of the Mona Lisa.
1479 – 1542
Lisa Su
CEO of AMD.
born 1969
Lisa Marie Presley
Daughter of Elvis Presley.
1968 – 2023
In fiction
Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
c. 1503

Names connected to Lisa.

The number behind Lisa.

6

The Nurturer

Lisa reduces to six — the number of Mona Lisa.

Why families chose this name.

"Mona Lisa. Four letters. Lisa."
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