Leisa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Leisa is an English name derived from Elizabeth, tracing back to the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' It evolved through various forms and gained popularity in the mid-20th century. The name conveys traits of warmth and friendliness, with notable personalities bearing the name.
The name Leisa is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leisa has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Leisa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 834th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1081st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4195th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19768th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16017th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Leisa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leisa"
Pronunciation
/ˈleɪsə/
Origin
English
Etymology
Leisa is a variant of the name Lisa, which itself is a diminutive of the name Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.'
Meaning
God is my oath
Language Evolution
Elisheba (Hebrew), Elizabeth (English), Lisa (English), Leisa (English)
Historical Usage
Leisa became popular in the mid-20th century as a modern variant of Lisa, which gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s.
Variants & Derivatives
Lisa, Eliza, Liza, Leesa
Modern Popularity & Image
Leisa is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Leisa Hart (American fitness expert), Leisa Aiken (Australian politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leisa"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Leisa"
"Leisa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 834th of 12526 | 2,732 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1081st of 19264 | 1,793 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4195th of 27321 | 356 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19768th of 35406 | 41 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16017th of 30306 | 47 |
Regional Popularity of "Leisa" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Leisa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
31.30% 697th/2227 |
43.99% 1069th/2430 |
22.47% 641st/2853 |
31.93% 886th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
32.21% 946th/2937 |
50.82% 1770th/3483 |
25.18% 886th/3518 |
34.67% 1402nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Leisa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leisa" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.