Lissa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lissa is a name of Hebrew origin, often seen as a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath', or derived from Melissa, meaning 'honey bee'. It has evolved from historical forms such as Elizabeth and Melissa, showcasing a friendly and modern image today. Although it has no biblical relevance, Lissa has gained popularity since the 20th century and is associated with warmth and approachability.
The name Lissa is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West 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, Lissa 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, 'Lissa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5551st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1190th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1421st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2253rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6188th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8532nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lissa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lissa"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪsə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Lissa is often considered a diminutive or variation of the name Elizabeth, which means 'God is my oath'. It can also be derived from the name Melissa, which means 'honey bee' in Greek.
Meaning
God is my oath, honey bee
Language Evolution
Elizabeth, Lissa, Melissa
Historical Usage
Lissa gained popularity in the 20th century as a standalone name and as a diminutive of Elizabeth or Melissa.
Variants & Derivatives
Lisa, Lys, Lissy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lissa is perceived as a modern and friendly name, often associated with warmth and approachability.
Famous People
Lissa Evans - British author and screenwriter, Lissa Miller - American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lissa"
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 "Lissa"
"Lissa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5551st of 9204 | 40 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1190th of 12526 | 1,433 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1421st of 19264 | 1,182 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2253rd of 27321 | 843 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6188th of 35406 | 312 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8532nd of 30306 | 151 |
Regional Popularity of "Lissa" 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 "Lissa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
49.12% 1094th/2227 |
41.77% 1015th/2430 |
51.63% 1473rd/2853 |
37.91% 1052nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
47.60% 1398th/2937 |
45.22% 1575th/3483 |
54.83% 1929th/3518 |
33.23% 1344th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
82.01% 3022nd/3685 |
52.94% 2369th/4475 |
45.48% 2362nd/5194 |
34.94% 2207th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
- |
92.86% 6791st/7313 |
60.75% 4534th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lissa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lissa" 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.