Nalisa is a lovely and unique name for baby girls. Its origin can be traced back to several different cultures, including Sanskrit and African. In Sanskrit, Nalisa means "lotus flower," which symbolizes purity and beauty. This name also has associations with the African culture, where it is believed to mean "princess" or "queen." The pronunciation in English is nuh-LEE-suh (/nəˈliːsə/). Although not very common, Nalisa has been given to a small number of newborn girls in the United States over the years. It ranked as the 16,460th most popular name in 2005 and the 12,959th in 1990. A variation of this name is Nalissa. If you are looking for a name that is both exotic and meaningful, Nalisa might be the perfect choice for your little princess.