Alisa: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahl-ees-ah
Origin: Russia
gender-female

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Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of Hebrew origin, meaning "great happiness."

Alisa is a girl's name of Hebrew and Russian origin, meaning "noble; great happiness." It is a variation of Alice with a touch of international flair. The name Alisa has been used in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Estonia, and Poland, and is also familiar in English-speaking countries. It carries a bright, cheerful meaning that adds another layer to the name.

Alisa Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Alisa is currently #1464 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Alisa is currently #805 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Alisa is currently #699 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Alisa is currently #368 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Alisa is currently #746 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Alisa is currently #415 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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