Lipa
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Lipa
Lipa is a versatile name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic contexts, it's a masculine name derived from the word for 'linden tree,' a symbol of friendship and peace in many Eastern European cultures. In Yiddish communities, Lipa functions as a diminutive of Lipman, meaning 'lover of peace' or 'man of peace.' The name has historic usage particularly in Jewish communities across Eastern Europe. While not widely common internationally, Lipa retains usage in Poland, Russia, and among Jewish families with Eastern European heritage. The name carries a gentle sound with its soft consonants and balanced syllables, along with positive associations of tranquility and natural beauty through its connection to either peace or the beloved linden tree.
Lipa is also given to girls.
Pronounced LEE-puh.
As of November 2026, Lipa ranked #17001 for girls in US births in 2019 and #2374 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2197 for boys in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,502 | 50 | 26 |
| 2015 | #2,791 | 43 | 22.4 |
| 2016 | #2,864 | 42 | 22.1 |
| 2017 | #3,165 | 37 | 20 |
| 2018 | #2,776 | 44 | 24.2 |
| 2019 | #2,510 | 53 | 29.5 |
| 2020 | #2,641 | 48 | 27.8 |
| 2021 | #2,572 | 51 | 29.2 |
| 2022 | #2,396 | 59 | 33.8 |
| 2023 | #2,403 | 57 | 33.3 |
| 2024 | #2,197 | 66 | 38.3 |
| 2025 | #2,374 | 58 | 34 |