The name Lish is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my oath." It's a unique and uncommon name, often found among Jewish families who follow the tradition of giving children names with significant meanings. Lish is typically used as a feminine given name, though it can also be used for males in rare cases. In terms of pronunciation, it is often sounded out as /ˈlɪʃ/. The name has gained some popularity due to its usage in popular culture, such as the main character in the novel "The Lish Project" by David Moody. However, it remains relatively unknown compared to more common names.
The name Lish experienced intermittent popularity over a span of five decades, with peaks in the years 1889, 1893, 1925, and 1942. Each of these years saw six babies named Lish being born. This results in a total of 24 babies bearing this name across the specified timeframe.