Disa

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Pronounced DEE-suh /ˈdi.sə/Medium

Meaning: Disa is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse, tied to the dis, a female guardian or goddess spirit, and used as a short form of names ending in -dis. A legendary Swedish queen Disa also carries the name in folklore.Low

In 30 seconds: Disa is a Scandinavian name from Norse, tied to the dis, a female guardian spirit, and short for -dis names. It stayed rare in US records (said DEE-suh).

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Origin MediumNorse, Scandinavian

MeaningDisa is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse, tied to the dis, a female guardian or goddess spirit, and used as a short form of names ending in -dis. A legendary Swedish queen Disa also carries the name in folklore.

U.S. rank (2015)#17178 ↗ Rising

2015 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 280

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Disa comes from Old Norse, linked to the dis, a guardian goddess-spirit, and used as a short form of longer -dis names. Its crisp two-beat sound has kept it in quiet use across Scandinavia for centuries.

In the United States Disa appears only in small numbers, scattered from the mid twentieth century into the twenty-tens, reflecting Nordic family roots. A woman named Disa near its high point would be in midlife or beyond today.

Did you know? In Norse belief the disir were protective female spirits, and a legendary queen named Disa appears in Swedish folklore, giving the name deep Nordic roots.

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Disa — Scandinavian name; Old Norse dis, guardian spirit; short for -dis names; Swedish folklore queen; low-frequency US records.

Variations

DisDissaDisah

Nicknames

DeeDidiSa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Disa mean?

Disa is a Norse name tied to the dis, a female guardian or goddess spirit, and a short form of -dis names.

How do you pronounce Disa?

It is said DEE-suh /ˈdi.sə/, two beats with the stress on the first.

Is Disa a boy or girl name?

Disa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Disa?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only a handful of girls a year even at its best.