Leesa

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEE-suh /ˈliː.sə/High

Meaning: A phonetic respelling of Lisa, a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' (often rendered 'pledged to God'). The doubled-e spelling was a mid-century flourish.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft respelling of Lisa: Leesa traces to Elizabeth ('God is my oath'), said 'LEE-suh.' Vintage and gentle.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA phonetic respelling of Lisa, a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' (often rendered 'pledged to God'). The doubled-e spelling was a mid-century flourish.

U.S. rank (2017)#15151 ↗ Rising

2017 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1956

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,124

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

Leesa spells Lisa the way it sounds; Lisa is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew for 'God is my oath.' The doubled-e version appeared in mid-century America, peaked in 1956, and gave way to the standard spelling (said 'LEE-suh').

Leesa is a fifties-era spelling that has grown rare. Rare, soft, and vintage.

Did you know? Leesa is a phonetic take on Lisa — short for Elizabeth — that peaked around 1956 and quietly faded as plain Lisa took over.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Leesa — Phonetic Lisa; short for Elizabeth; Hebrew 'God is my oath'

Variations

LisaLiesaLisha

Nicknames

LeeLisa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leesa mean?

Leesa is a phonetic spelling of Lisa, a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew for 'God is my oath.'

How do you pronounce Leesa?

It's said LEE-suh /ˈliː.sə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leesa a boy or girl name?

Leesa is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Leesa?

Leesa peaked in the mid-fifties and is uncommon now.