The baby name Lissay is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /lɪˈseɪ/ (lih-SAY).
The baby name Lissay is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /lɪˈseɪ/ (lih-SAY).
Lissay is in Origin.
Lissay is a contemporary given name whose form likely arises from the pet-name stream of Elizabeth/Elisabeth via Lissy/Lisey and the fashionable -ay ending. It also aligns with Elissa/Elisa traditions, and its sound echoes Melissa and Alyssa, making it feel familiar yet uncommon. The spelling occurs sporadically in English-speaking records from the late 20th century onward and is used chiefly for girls, though it remains rare and unstandardized.
Meaning depends on the root invoked: as a derivative of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva), it carries "my God is an oath/pledge to God"; if linked to Elissa/Elisa, it shares the broader Elizabeth-derived lineage, while Melissa contributes the classical "bee" association. Related forms and variants include Lisay, Lissey, Lisey, Lissy, Lissa, Lissae, Elissa, Alissa, Elisa, Lise, and Lisette. Nicknames: Lis, Liss, Say.
Lissay is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Lissay appears only 1 time in total — found in 1 country. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
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