Lifsha
A girl's name of Germanic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Lifsha currently holds position #16610. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2024 to 2024, Lifsha has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Lifsha ranks #16610 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Lifsha is a girl's baby name of Yiddish origin, a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish name meaning 'dove' or related to the Yiddish word for dove, connected to the Hebrew yonah (dove). It was once common among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe.
Yiddish names like Lifsha preserve the memory of vibrant pre-war Eastern European Jewish communities. Each Lifsha born today is a living connection to that heritage — names that carry centuries of culture, humor, wisdom, and resilience in their syllables.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Lifsha is rooted in the Germanic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2024 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Lifsha’s rarity (5 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lifsha has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2024.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #16610 | — |
The Story of Lifsha
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Lifsha is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Lifsha are most likely born between 2024 and 2024.
How rare is Lifsha?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Lifsha — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2024, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2024–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #16610 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2024–2024