Girl · #6,767 in 2026

Lisetta

Lisetta is a genus of South American mayflies in the family Leptophlebiidae, erected by Thomas and Dominique in 2005. It is monotypic, containing the species Lisetta ernsti Thomas & Dominique, 2005.

Current Rank
#6,767
Peak Rank
#1,583 (1896)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1896
First Year
1964
Last Year
1896
Peak Year
#1583
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lisetta

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Lisetta is a genus of South American mayflies in the family Leptophlebiidae, erected by Thomas and Dominique in 2005. It is monotypic, containing the species Lisetta ernsti Thomas & Dominique, 2005.

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The Story of Lisetta

Lisetta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1896, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1896, when 5 Lisettas were born — ranking #1,583 that year. As of 2026, Lisetta ranks #6,767 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Lisettas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lisetta

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lisetta is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lisetta

What does the name Lisetta mean?
Lisetta is a genus of South American mayflies in the family Leptophlebiidae, erected by Thomas and Dominique in 2005. It is monotypic, containing the species Lisetta ernsti Thomas & Dominique, 2005.
How popular is Lisetta in 2026?
In 2026, Lisetta ranks #6,767 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Lisetta most popular?
Lisetta reached its peak popularity in 1896, ranking #1,583 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Lisetta a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lisetta is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Lisetta?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lisetta include Golde, Hettye, Phenie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lisetta

Lisetta is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1896 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Lisetta's peak popularity came in 1896 when it ranked #1,583. Use the chart and map above to compare Lisetta's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.