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Talisa

♀ Girl

Pronounced tuh-LEE-suh /təˈliː.sə/Medium

Meaning: Talisa reads as a blend of Talia and Lisa (Lisa from Elisabeth, 'God is my oath'), or an elaboration in that sound family. The exact route is uncertain, which we note. Known from Game of Thrones.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft blended name: Talisa joins Talia and Lisa (said 'tuh-LEE-suh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningTalisa reads as a blend of Talia and Lisa (Lisa from Elisabeth, 'God is my oath'), or an elaboration in that sound family. The exact route is uncertain, which we note. Known from Game of Thrones.
U.S. rank (2024)#12005 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,084

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919592024

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

As a girl's name Talisa reads as a blend of Talia and Lisa (from Elisabeth, 'God is my oath') or an elaboration in that family. The route is uncertain, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as soft and modern (said 'tuh-LEE-suh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and lyrical.

Did you know? Talisa reads as a blend of Talia and Lisa — and gained fresh notice as a Game of Thrones character; its exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'tuh-LEE-suh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Talisa — Talia/Lisa blend; routes uncertain

Variations

TalissaTalyssaTalisha

Nicknames

TallyLisa

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Talia— the Tal- side of Talisa
Lisa— the -lisa side of Talisa
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Talisa mean?

Talisa reads as a blend of Talia and Lisa; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Talisa?

It's said tuh-LEE-suh /təˈliː.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Talisa a boy or girl name?

Talisa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Talisa?

Talisa is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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