Holding steady.
Popularity of Lysa since 1951
Babies named Lysa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 76 |
| 1960s | 231 |
| 1970s | 144 |
| 1980s | 138 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Lysa is a modern respelling of Lisa that saw a brief but distinctive period of usage in the second half of the 20th century. While it does not currently rank in the top 1000, its peak year was 1968, and it has maintained a low but stable presence since its first recorded use in 1951. The name is essentially a creative spelling of the classic Lisa, which itself is a diminutive of Elizabeth. Although Lysa never appeared among the top state-level rankings, its straightforward pronunciation and spelling make it an accessible variant. As a stable but uncommon name, Lysa offers a familiar sound with a unique written form.
Lysa is a modern variant of Lisa, itself a diminutive of Elizabeth. Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'. Lysa emerged in the mid-20th century as a respelling that gives the name a different look while preserving the familiar sound. It saw modest use in the United States starting in the 1950s, peaking in the late 1960s.
“Lysa” around the world
Where Lysa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lys, Lee
Sibling names for Lysa
Names that share Lysa's style, for a brother or sister.
