Leesa
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About Leesa
Leesa is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Lisa, which itself derives from Elisabeth or Elizabeth, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my oath' or 'consecrated to God.' This alternative spelling became popular in the mid-20th century as parents sought more distinctive ways to write familiar names.
The double 'e' gives Leesa a softer, more melodic quality compared to the traditional Lisa. While never reaching the top-tier popularity of Lisa (which peaked in the 1960s-70s), Leesa has a familiarity that makes it seem less rare than it is..
Pronounced LEE-suh.
As of October 2026, Leesa ranked #15151 in US births in 2017 SSA, peaked at #525 in 1956.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Leesa on lists
Famous Leesas
- Leesa Kahn
Australian film producer
- Leesa Harrington
Squyres, American rock drummer of Josefus and Lez Zeppelin
- Leesa Bertram
English fashion designer of Pretty Disturbia
- Leesa Anne Vlahos
Australian politician
- Leesa Clark
American TV journalist
- Leesa Gazi
Bangladeshi,British actress
Leesa in pop culture
- Leesa Kujo
real name of Sumeragi Lee Noriega, character in anime "Mobile Suit Gundam 00"
- Leesa
character in an episode of TV's "Sports Night"