Lisha Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lisha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'gift of God'. It evolved from the Hebrew name Elisha and has become popular in modern English-speaking cultures. The name is associated with positive traits such as kindness and generosity, and it has biblical relevance through its connection to the prophet Elisha.
The name Lisha is most popular in Louisiana, 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, Lisha 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, 'Lisha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1519th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1711th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3473rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12172nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18924th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lisha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lisha"
Pronunciation
/ˈliːʃə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Lisha is derived from the Hebrew word 'lisha', which means 'gift of God'. It is often associated with the name Elisha, which means 'God is salvation'.
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Elisha (Hebrew), Lisha (Modern English)
Biblical Background
Lisha has connections to the biblical name Elisha, who was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible.
Historical Usage
Lisha has been used in various cultures but gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century as a modern variation of Elisha.
Variants & Derivatives
Elisha, Lisha, Leesha
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lisha is perceived as a unique and modern name, favored for its lyrical sound and positive meaning.
Famous People
Lisha Lee (American actress), Lisha K. (social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lisha"
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 "Lisha"
"Lisha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1519th of 12526 | 889 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1711th of 19264 | 887 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3473rd of 27321 | 461 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 12172nd of 35406 | 115 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18924th of 30306 | 30 |
Regional Popularity of "Lisha" 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 "Lisha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
54.20% 1207th/2227 |
58.56% 1423rd/2430 |
33.44% 954th/2853 |
60.04% 1666th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
65.92% 1936th/2937 |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
54.83% 1929th/3518 |
45.57% 1843rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
72.33% 3757th/5194 |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lisha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lisha" 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.