Jelissa
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,051 in 1988
5 babies were named Jelissa in the US in 2025. It has climbed 146 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1980–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jelissa you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Jelissa, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jelissa would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJelissa first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1988, when it ranked #2,051. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJelissa was 4.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,464 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendJelissa has climbed 146 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Jelissa
Jelissa is a girl name of American origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ssa”. US birth records list Jelissa for girls from 1980 to 2025, in 41 of those 46 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #2,051 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.5 | 117,233 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 51,177 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 78,927 girls |
| 2010s | 9.0 | 111,111 girls |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 250,000 girls |
Other spellings of Jelissa
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Jelissa
What is the origin of the name Jelissa?
Jelissa has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Jelissa a boy or girl name?
Jelissa is a girl name.
How popular is the name Jelissa?
Jelissa ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#2,051).