Lisa vs Luisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Luisa

Girl #868 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned fighter"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#868
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lula, Lu

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Popularity Comparison

Lisa Rank #987
Luisa Rank #868

Luisa is more popular, ranked #868 vs #987 for Lisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lisa ___

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

Luisa ___

  • Luisa Maria
  • Luisa Elena
  • Luisa Fernanda
  • Luisa Isabel
  • Luisa Clara
  • Luisa Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lisa

Jennifer Karen Michael David Amy

If you choose Luisa

Carlos Miguel Sofia Isabela Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisa or Luisa more popular?

Luisa is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Lisa at #987 in the United States.

What do Lisa and Luisa mean?

Lisa means "pledged to God, my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Luisa means "famous warrior, renowned fighter" (Old High German origin).

Are Lisa and Luisa boy or girl names?

Lisa is primarily a girl name. Luisa is primarily a girl name.

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