The baby name Leesah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈliːsə/ (LEE-sah).
Leesah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Leesah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈliːsə/ (LEE-sah).
Leesah is Hebrew in Origin.
Leesah is a modern, phonetic respelling of Lisa (LEE-suh), the widely used short form of Elizabeth/Elisabeth. Through German and Scandinavian Lise/Lisa and Italian Lisa from Elisabetta, it ultimately traces to Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “God is my oath,” often interpreted as “pledged to God” or “my God is abundance.” The extra vowel and final -ah give an airy, contemporary look while preserving a classic core.
Lisa dominated baby-name charts across the U.S. and Europe in the 1960s–70s, then declined, creating space for rarer twists like Leesah to emerge among parents seeking familiarity with distinction. Variant spellings and cognates include Lisa, Leesa, Lysa, Liese/Liesa, Lise, Liza, and related forms Elisa, Eliza, Lisbeth, and Elisabeth/Elizabeth. Nicknames span Lee and Lis. Though uncommon in records, Leesah fits modern naming trends that favor gentle sounds and individualized spellings without sacrificing deep roots and a timeless meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,103 | 39 | 25,928 |
Leesah is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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