The baby name Liesa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈliːsə/ (LEE-sah),/ˈliːzə/ (LEE-zah).
Liesa is German in Origin.
The baby name Liesa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈliːsə/ (LEE-sah),/ˈliːzə/ (LEE-zah).
Liesa is German in Origin.
Liesa is a German and Dutch diminutive/variant of Elisabeth, shaped through the forms Liese and Lisa. It traces back to Hebrew Elisheva, combining el “God” with sheva “oath,” yielding the meaning “my God is an oath” or “pledged to God.” Most commonly pronounced LEE-zah in German and Dutch, it may align with English Lisa in sound while retaining a distinct spelling.
Records from early modern parish rolls in German-speaking Europe show Liesa as an affectionate everyday name, with formal entries often using Elisabeth. Related forms include Liese, Liesa, Lisa, Liza, Liesl/Liesel, Elise, Elisa, and Eliza; broader cognates are Isabel/Isabelle. Dutch diminutives like Liesje and German pet forms such as Lisi or Lischen also connect. Today Liesa is uncommon but familiar across Europe, appreciated for its crisp, gentle cadence and continental flair. Notable bearers include Belgian musician and actress Liesa Van der Aa.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| Belgium | Girls | 1995 | #207 | 22 | 429 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #234 | 4 | 7,146 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #284 | 6 | 8,139 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #708 | 132 | 4,949 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #914 | 81 | 24,821 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #937 | 19 | 5,933 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,111 | 31 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
Liesa is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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