Holding steady.
Popularity of Arlisa since 1957
Babies named Arlisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 182 |
| 1970s | 123 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arlisa is a name born of mid-20th-century American creativity, first appearing in records in 1957. It never reached the top 1,000, but its peak year was 1967, reflecting a brief moment of popularity in the 1960s. The name has remained in steady but low use since, showing a stable trajectory without dramatic rises or falls. This pattern suggests it has been a consistent but uncommon choice, perhaps appealing to parents seeking a sound-alike nod to names like Arlene or Lisa. Its rarity means it carries no strong association with any particular state or region; however, its construction feels typical of an era when parents freely combined name elements to create something unique. Arlisa remains a genuine, if little-known, entry in the American name landscape.
Arlisa first appeared in the United States in the late 1950s, likely as a synthetic name combining the popular name elements Ar- and -lisa. It may also be a feminine form of Arlis or a variant of Arlyss. The name saw modest use, particularly in the 1960s, but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Lisa
Sibling names for Arlisa
Names that share Arlisa's style, for a brother or sister.
