Lisa

Meaning of Lisa

Lisa means "pledged to God." It's a short form of the name Elizabeth.

Lisa has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lisa

After ranking as high as #294 in 2000, Lisa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Lisa

• Lisa Marie Presley
  Singer and Elvis's daughter
• Lisa Kudrow
  Actress (Friends, The Comeback)
• Lisa Rinna
  Actress and television personality
• Lisa Leslie
  Professional basketball player
• Lisa Loeb
  Singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Lisa

What does the name Lisa mean?

Lisa means lisa means "pledged to god." it's a short form of the name elizabeth, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Lisa a boy's or a girl's name?

Lisa is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lisa?

Lisa did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Lisa most popular?

Lisa peaked at #294 in 2000.