Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Talisa since 1959
Babies named Talisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 147 |
| 1970s | 348 |
| 1980s | 598 |
| 1990s | 521 |
| 2000s | 318 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Talisa is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1959. It reached its peak popularity in 1989 and has been rising again since 2022. The name's exact derivation is uncertain, but it may be a blend of Talia and Lisa or a variant of the Aramaic name Talitha, meaning 'little girl.' Talisa has never ranked in the top 1000, maintaining a rare but steady presence. Its recent upward trajectory suggests growing appeal among parents seeking distinctive yet familiar-sounding names.
Talisa first appears in U.S. records in 1959, likely as a modern invented name. It may blend the popular ending '-isa' with the beginning 'Tal-', seen in names like Talia (Hebrew meaning 'dew') or Talitha (Aramaic 'little girl'). Its usage grew modestly through the 1980s and has seen a recent resurgence since 2022.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tali, Lisa, Lissa
Sibling names for Talisa
Names that share Talisa's style, for a brother or sister.
