Alisa
Meaning of Alisa
Alisa is a lovely name for a baby girl. It has a soft and feminine sound that is universally appealing. The name Alisa is pronounced as uh-LEE-suh in both American English and British English, making it easy to say no matter where you are from. In Russian, it is pronounced as ah-LEE-sah. The name also has some popular variations, including Alyssa and Elisa.
In the United States, the name Alisa has been steadily used over the years. While its popularity has fluctuated slightly, it has consistently remained in use. In recent years, around 170 to 207 newborn girls have been named Alisa per year, ranking around 1157 to 1356 in terms of popularity.
Overall, Alisa is a timeless and beautiful choice for parents looking for a name with international appeal. Its versatility and classic sound make it an excellent option for any little girl.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as ah-LEE-sah (/ɐˈlʲisə/)
English
- Pronunced as uh-LEE-suh (/əˈliːsə/)
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Notable People Named Alisa
| Alisa Peta Camplin is an accomplished Australian aerial skier, winning gold at the 2002 Winter Olympics and bronze at the 2006 Winter Olympics, making her one of Australia's most successful skiers. |
| Alisa Weilerstein is an American classical cellist and a 2011 MacArthur Fellow. |
| Alisa Solomon is a writer, Professor of Journalism, and the Director of the Arts and Culture concentration at the Columbia Journalism School, known for her work on Fiddler on the Roof and her award-winning books. |
| Alisa Harvey is a record-setting middle distance runner from the United States who achieved numerous accolades in the 800 and 1500 meters, and continues to compete as a masters athlete, holding world records. |
| Alisa Bowens-Mercado is the pioneering founder and owner of Rhythm Brewing Co., the first and only Black-woman-owned brewery in Connecticut as of June 2022. |
| Alisa Childers is an American singer and former member of the all-female Christian music group ZOEgirl. |
| Alisa is a Japanese former gravure idol and actress who was represented by Suns Entertainment. |
| Alisa Vladimirovna Mon is a Soviet and Russian pop singer known for her hits "Plantain" in the late 1980s and "Diamond" in 1997. |
| Alisa Miriam Goldstein is a prominent American genetic epidemiologist known for her research on the genetic and environmental factors contributing to cancer, and she holds a senior position at the National Cancer Institute. |
| Alisa Kelli Wise is an American lawyer and associate justice of the Alabama Supreme Court since 2011. |
| Alisa Walton is a Canadian actress known for her roles as Marigold on TVOntario's Polka Dot Shorts and as Socks the Monkey on Elliot Moose. |
| Alisa Pauliina Vainio is a Finnish long-distance runner and accomplished athlete, known for her bronze medal at the 2015 European Athletics Junior Championships in 3,000m steeplechase and her success in Bandy. |
| Alisa Persons is an American writer and video filmmaker. |
| Alisa Glinka is a Russian/Moldovan equestrian athlete and actress who made history as the first Moldovan rider to compete at the FEI World Cup Finals and represented Moldova at the 2021 European Dressage Championships. |
