Hisa
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,809 in 1918
0 babies were named Hisa in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hisa you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryHisa first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1918, when it reached #4,809.
About the name Hisa
Hisa is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-isa”. US birth records list Hisa for girls only in 1918, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1918, when it ranked #4,809 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1918, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Japanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.3 | 232,558 girls |
More Japanese names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Namir · leopard
- Girl name: Terra · earth
- Unisex name: Sakura · cherry blossom
- Boy name: Ken · handsome
Questions about the name Hisa
What is the origin of the name Hisa?
Hisa has Japanese roots in our records. Other Japanese names include Asa, Akira, Mars.
Is Hisa a boy or girl name?
Both. Hisa is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Hisa?
Hisa is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1918. It peaked at #4,809 in 1918.