Lipa - A very unique male name
Lipa at a glance
Lipa is ranked #1600 among boy baby names in 2025, with 58 births in 2025. It peaked in 1959 at #1371 and first appeared on the charts in 1958.
- Rank in 2025
- #1600
- Births in 2025
- 58
- Peak year
- 1959 (#1371)
- First appeared
- 1958
- Trend
- #1748 in 2020 → #1600 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 25,281 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 25,281 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lipa peaked in popularity 67 years ago in 1959 on position 1371.
Famous with this name
Dua Lipa
Lima Lipa
Dukagjin Lipa
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Lipa is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lipa is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #334 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #1,122.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Lipa is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Lipa origin and meaning
Yiddish — derivation uncertain
Uncertain — Lipa is a traditional Ashkenazi name, often connected with Lipman or with the Germanic element lieb, 'dear, beloved,' but the derivation is not settled
Lipa has been used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities for centuries and appears in the US data from 1958, steady at very low levels and rising slightly now. Its best-known modern bearer is the Hasidic singer Lipa Schmeltzer. The name's exact root — a short form of Lipman, or a form built on 'dear' — remains debated.
Origin uncertain
Lipa is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Lipa, pop culture references for the name Lipa and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Lipa
We've found the following names that sound similar to Lipa, sorted by popularity.
Levi / Leif / Lupe / Lev / Levy / Leib / Liev / Luby / Lavi / Levie /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1600 |
| 2024 | 1516 |
| 2023 | 1729 |
| 2021 | 1760 |
| 2020 | 1748 |
| 2018 | 1768 |
| 2015 | 1816 |
| 2014 | 1638 |
| 2013 | 1583 |
| 2012 | 1844 |
| 2011 | 2071 |
| 2010 | 1747 |
| 2009 | 2005 |
| 2008 | 2376 |
| 2007 | 2072 |
| 2006 | 2129 |
| 2005 | 1925 |
| 2004 | 2116 |
| 2003 | 2184 |
| 2002 | 2334 |
| 2001 | 2032 |
| 2000 | 2204 |
| 1999 | 1962 |
| 1998 | 1598 |
| 1997 | 2040 |
| 1996 | 2406 |
| 1995 | 1952 |
| 1994 | 2743 |
| 1993 | 2948 |
| 1992 | 2121 |
| 1991 | 2235 |
| 1990 | 2417 |
| 1989 | 2834 |
| 1988 | 2873 |
| 1987 | 2126 |
| 1984 | 2463 |
| 1982 | 2153 |
| 1980 | 2347 |
| 1979 | 1792 |
| 1977 | 1777 |
| 1976 | 2115 |
| 1962 | 1689 |
| 1961 | 1718 |
| 1960 | 1452 |
| 1959 | 1371 |
| 1958 | 1386 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New York | 334 |
| New Jersey | 1122 |
Even more about Lipa
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Lipa a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Lipa?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
LEE-puh · /ˈlipə/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Lipman — The fuller traditional name Lipa may shorten.
Famous bearers
- Lipa Schmeltzer — American Hasidic singer and entertainer (b. 1978) Contemporary
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Lipa is a heritage choice inside Hasidic and Orthodox families, short and traditional at once.
Worth knowing
- Outside Jewish communities it may be confused with the singer Dua Lipa — for whom Lipa is a surname.
