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Alisa

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Pronounced ah-LEE-sah /əˈliː.sə/Low

Meaning: Noble, of noble kindLow

In 30 seconds: Alisa is a beautiful name with two distinct roots: as a Slavic form of Alicia/Alice meaning noble from Old High German adal, and as a Hebrew name meaning great happiness. Both meanings give this name dual cultural richness.
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Origin LowHebrew, Germanic, Slavic
MeaningNoble, of noble kind
U.S. rank (2025)#1654 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births125 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 34,703

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019452025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alisa has two distinct origins: as a Slavic form of Alice/Alicia (from Old High German adal meaning noble) and as a Hebrew name alisa meaning great happiness or joy. Both traditions use the name with affection and longevity.

Alisa is popular in Russia, Israel, and Eastern European countries, as well as among families who appreciate its cross-cultural resonance. Its three syllables are easy and its dual meaning of noble and joyful is wonderfully positive.

Did you know? The name Alisa also appears as the Russian and Eastern European transliteration of Alicia/Alice — the fictional Alice in Wonderland character is called Alisa in Russian translations, connecting this name to one of literature's most beloved adventures.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Alice

Variations

AliciaAliceAlyssaAlissa

Nicknames

AliLisa

Famous Bearers

  • ★Alisa Freindlich (b. 1934)
    Soviet and Russian stage and film actress, People's Artist of the USSR, known for Office Romance and Stalker
  • ★Alisa Camplin (b. 1974)
    Australian aerial skier who won Olympic gold in 2002 and bronze in 2006

If you like Alisa…

Alicia— Spanish form of same Germanic root
Alyssa— Most common American variant spelling
Alice— Classic English form of same root
Elisa— Short form sharing the -lisa element

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Frequently Asked

What does Alisa mean?

Alisa means noble from Old High German adal through Alice and Alicia, and also means great happiness in Hebrew.

Is Alisa a Russian name?

Yes, Alisa is widely used in Russia and Eastern Europe as the Slavic form of Alice, including as the name for Alice in Wonderland in Russian.

How do you pronounce Alisa?

Alisa is pronounced ah-LEE-sah with three syllables.

What names are similar to Alisa?

Similar names include Alicia, Alyssa, and Alice.

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