MallowbyNames

Lalisa

lah-LEE-sah · Of uncertain origin; often said to mean 'the one who is praised' or 'famous', but this is unattested.

Peak popularity
1975
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Lalisa since 1963

Babies named Lalisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4812198020002020Most births 1975Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s39
1970s45
1980s8
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s14

Meaning & origin

Lalisa is a rare modern name that entered U.S. records in 1963, with its peak occurrence in 1975. Despite its later association with the K-pop star Lisa of Blackpink, the name has never achieved widespread use, and no top states for the name are recorded. Its trajectory has remained stable, meaning it has not seen a significant revival. The name's origin is uncertain, and it is likely a creative invention or a variant of Lisa. Parents choosing Lalisa today are often influenced by the celebrity bearer, but the name remains distinctive and uncommon.

Lalisa is a modern coinage with no clear historical etymology. It is known primarily as the stage name of Thai rapper and singer Lalisa Manobal, also known as Lisa of the K-pop group Blackpink. The name may be a variant of Lisa or a creative invention. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1963 but remained rare until the 2010s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lisa, Lali, Lala

Variants: Lalissa

Sibling names for Lalisa

Names that share Lalisa's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aria, Mila, Zara, Nina, Lena

Brothers: Kai, Leo, Jace, Ethan, Liam

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Lalisa mean?
The meaning of Lalisa is uncertain. It is widely believed to mean 'the one who is praised' or 'famous', but these meanings are not historically attested and may be based on sound association with other names like Lisa.
How popular is the name Lalisa?
Lalisa is extremely rare. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1963, peaked in 1975, and has never ranked in the top 1000. Due to its extreme rarity, the 1-in-N rate is not calculable from available data.
Is Lalisa a girl's name or a boy's name?
Lalisa is almost exclusively used for girls.