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Jillissa

Girl name · American

Jillissa is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jillissa would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationJillissa peaked in 1996, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Jillissa you'd meet today is about 29 years old.
  • HistoryJillissa first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1996–2025

01.5319961996

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Jillissa

Jillissa is a girl name of American origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American names

Other spellings of Jillissa

Girl name: Jillisa

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Questions about the name Jillissa

What is the origin of the name Jillissa?

Jillissa is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Jillissa a boy or girl name?

Jillissa is a girl name.

How popular is the name Jillissa?

Jillissa is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1996. It peaked at #13,518 in 1996, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Jillissa?

If you like Jillissa, you might also like Jillisa. Jillisa is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Jillissa?

Jillissa is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.