Lesa
Girl name · 33 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lesa: 33 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 1979.
From the Hebrew name Elizabeth, Lesa emerged as a modern shortened form, meaning "God is my oath." While not as widely documented in history, the name shares its roots with Queen Elizabeth II, whose long reign connected it to places like the Scottish village of Elie, a name bearing the same original Gaelic source. Lesa also finds a place in Scottish culture through Lesa Ann Fyffe, a Scottish actress known for her work in theatre. A softer, less formal variant of Lisa or Lise, Lesa carries a gentle, friendly quality that feels both familiar and distinct, yet it has always remained far less common in Scotland than in other English-speaking countries.
Girl 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19799 babies
- Latest (1987)
- #5823 babies
- Total births
- 33since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 7%vs prior 5y