Girl Name
Lisandra
Lisandra is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Lisandra is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Lisandra often also consider Lakendra.
Lisandra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lisandra has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lisandra as L·I·S·A·N·D·R·A, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lisandra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lisandra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lisandraa, Lisandrae, Lisandray, Lisandr.
- Nicknames: Lisa and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lisandra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lisandra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lakendra, Lashandra, Lashundra, Lisandro, Legend — full picks on the sibling names for Lisandra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lisandra? Browse our names like Lisandra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Lisandra
What does the name Lisandra mean?
Lisandra has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Lisandra?
The exact origin of Lisandra is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Lisandra?
Lisandra has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lisandra a boy's or girl's name?
Lisandra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Lisandra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lisandra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lisandra?
Names that share Lisandra's sound and style include Lakendra, Lashandra, Lashundra, Lisandro, Legend.
What middle names pair well with Lisandra?
Good middle-name fits for Lisandra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lisandra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lisandra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lisandra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lisandra share its rhythm without rhyming — Lakendra, Lashandra, Lashundra all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.