Holding steady.
Popularity of Valisa since 1959
Babies named Valisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 129 |
| 1970s | 124 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Valisa is a rare modern name that entered U.S. birth records in 1959 and reached its highest usage in 1970. With no rank in any year, it has remained an uncommon choice, its trajectory described as stable. The name likely originated as an invented combination of the fashionable Val- prefix with a popular ending like -isa, similar to Marisa or Alisa. While its etymology is uncertain, it fits a pattern of modern American coinages that blend familiar sounds without a specific meaning. Valisa has never been associated with any top states, reflecting its scattered, minimal usage across the country.
Valisa first appeared in U.S. records in 1959, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a blend of the popular prefix Val- (from names like Valerie, meaning "strong" in Latin) and the suffix -isa (as in Alisa or Elisa). Alternatively, it could be a respelling of Valissa or a creative variation. Its rare usage, peaking in 1970, indicates it never gained widespread adoption and remains an uncommon name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val, Lisa, Lissa
Sibling names for Valisa
Names that share Valisa's style, for a brother or sister.
