Lissa
Pronunciation: [ l-IHS-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,816 babies have been named Lissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lissa is past its peak , currently ranked #8,116 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,116
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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About the Name Lissa
Lissa is a girl name .
Lissa is currently ranked #8,116 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lissa include Lis, Liy, Liie, and Liskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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