Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Leeza since 1956
Babies named Leeza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 116 |
| 1990s | 529 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Leeza is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1956. It reached its peak popularity in 1994, and has been declining in use since that year. The name is often considered a stylish variant of Lisa or Liza, giving it a familiar yet fresh feel. While it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, it has maintained a steady presence, particularly during the 1990s. Leeza remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that is simple, melodic, and easy to pronounce.
Leeza likely emerged as a modern variant of Lisa, the short form of Elizabeth, combined with a fashionable 'eez-' sound. Alternatively, it may be borrowed from Russian Leiza, a transliteration of Лиза (Liza), also a diminutive of Elizabeth. The name saw modest use in the United States beginning in the 1950s, with a peak in 1994.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lea
Sibling names for Leeza
Names that share Leeza's style, for a brother or sister.
