Alisa
Pronunciation: [ uhl-EES-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 22 babies have been named Alisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alisa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,589 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,589
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Alisa is also used as a girl name, ranked #1445.
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About the Name Alisa
Alisa is a boy name .
Is Alisa a boy or girl name? Alisa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,589 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,445. Alisa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alisa is currently ranked #16,589 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alisa include Ali, Aly, Alie, and Alikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alisa include Alistair, Alister . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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