Alisa: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Alisa · 3 syllables
Everything about the name Alisa: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Of noble kind»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Germanic
Popularity
94 out of 100
Where Alisa is popular
- RussiaFederal Tax Service ЕГР ЗАГС analytics portalTop 20
- UkraineMinistry of Justice of Ukraine, Department of State RegistrationTop 30
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Alisa
Alisa is a girl's name with Germanic roots, traditionally understood to mean "Of noble kind." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.
Pronounced Alisa, Alisa runs to 3 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Alisa is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Аліса, Алиса.
Today Alisa is a very popular choice, scoring 94 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as royal.
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Variants & Related Spellings
FAQ
What does the name Alisa mean?+
The name Alisa means "Of noble kind".
What is the origin of the name Alisa?+
Alisa is a name of Germanic origin.
Is Alisa a girl or boy name?+
Alisa is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Alisa?+
Alisa is pronounced Alisa (3 syllables).
Is Alisa a popular name?+
Alisa is a very popular choice, scoring 94 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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