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Lipa

♂ Boy

Pronounced lee-pah /ˈli.pɑ/Medium

Meaning: Beloved manMedium

In 30 seconds: Lipa is a Serbian boy's name meaning 'beloved man'.

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Origin MediumSerbian, Croatian, Bosnian

MeaningBeloved man

U.S. rank (2025)#2374 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births58 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,250

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

In Serbian the name carries the warm sense of 'beloved man'. It is a short, soft name, light on the tongue with its two open vowels.

The pairing of the gentle 'lee-pa' sound with a meaning of belovedness gives the name an affectionate, intimate feel. It remains tied to Serbian usage.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Lipa is 'beloved man', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Lipa — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Mila— Another short South Slavic name rooted in the idea of being dear or beloved, like Lipa's meaning.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lipa mean?

Lipa is usually explained as meaning 'beloved man' and is most often linked with Serbian tradition.

How do you pronounce Lipa?

It's commonly said lee-pah /ˈli.pɑ/.

Is Lipa a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lipa is used as a boy name.

How popular is Lipa?

In 2024, Lipa ranked #2197 in the U.S. for boys, with 66 births recorded.