Leisa
Girl name · 27 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Leisa: 27 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 1977.
Leisa is a melodic Scottish spelling of the classic name Lisa, which itself originated as a short form of the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." The name rose to prominence in Scotland during the 1960s and 1970s when the Lisa variant became wildly popular, with Leisa offering a distinctly Celtic twist. While there is no single famous bearer who made the spelling famous, the name shares a cultural kinship with the iconic Mona Lisa, the subject of Leonardo da Vinci’s world-renowned portrait. The name Leisa also carries a gentle rhythmic quality that fits well with other Scottish favorites like Morag and Shona, and remains a sweet, understated choice for parents seeking a familiar name with a softly national flavor.
Girl 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19776 babies
- Latest (1982)
- #4654 babies
- Total births
- 27since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 40%vs prior 5y