Gaia vs Lisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaia

Girl #1,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth, land"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,147
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gi

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Lisa

Girl #987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God, my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English German Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#987
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lis, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gaia Rank #1,147
Lisa Rank #987

Lisa is more popular, ranked #987 vs #1147 for Gaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gaia ___

  • Gaia Luna
  • Gaia Iris
  • Gaia Sage
  • Gaia Petra
  • Gaia Celeste
  • Gaia Orion

Lisa ___

  • Lisa Marie
  • Lisa Ann
  • Lisa Grace
  • Lisa Nicole
  • Lisa Renee
  • Lisa Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gaia

Zephyr Astrid Atlas Apollo Clio

If you choose Lisa

Jennifer Karen Michael David Amy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaia or Lisa more popular?

Lisa is more popular, ranked #987 compared to Gaia at #1147 in the United States.

What do Gaia and Lisa mean?

Gaia means "earth, land" (Greek origin). Lisa means "pledged to God, my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gaia and Lisa boy or girl names?

Gaia is primarily a girl name. Lisa is primarily a girl name.

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