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Alisa

“Great happiness” — Russian

GirlRussian3 syllables

About Alisa

Alisa is a beautifully melodic Russian girl's name that perfectly captures the joy of a new arrival with its meaning, "great happiness." Graceful and international in its appeal, it flows effortlessly off the tongue.

Quick Facts

GenderGirl
OriginRussian
Pronunciationuh-LEE-suh
Syllables3

Nicknames for Alisa

AlieAly

Popularity in the U.S.

Alisa is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..

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Middle Name Ideas

  • Alisa Rose
  • Alisa Claire
  • Alisa June

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Alisa mean?

Alisa is commonly linked to the meaning Great happiness and is associated with Russian roots.

Is Alisa a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Yes. Alisa is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..

How is Alisa pronounced?

A common pronunciation is uh-LEE-suh.

What are common nicknames for Alisa?

Popular nicknames include Alie, Aly.