Liisa is a delightful and distinctive female given name of Finnish origin, derived from the Estonian name Liis. It is composed of elements liis (lily) and a suffix that denotes endearment or diminutive form. This charming name brings to mind images of grace and beauty, much like its floral inspiration.
The name Liisa was quite popular between the late 1940s and early 1960s, with peaks of 14 to 28 births per year from 1953 to 1963. However, its popularity declined significantly thereafter, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded from 1965 onwards. Overall, there were a total of 427 girls named Liisa born over this period.