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Jolissa

Girl name · American

Jolissa is an American girl name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jolissa would score 14 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationJolissa peaked in 1988, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Jolissa you'd meet today is about 37 years old.
  • HistoryJolissa first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1979–2025

0612197920002023

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

About the name Jolissa

Jolissa is a girl name of American origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American names

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Questions about the name Jolissa

What is the origin of the name Jolissa?

Jolissa 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 Jolissa a boy or girl name?

Jolissa is a girl name.

How popular is the name Jolissa?

Jolissa is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #4,172 in 1988, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

Is Jolissa a biblical name?

Yes. Jolissa is a biblical name, so it carries roots that go back thousands of years.

What names are similar to Jolissa?

If you like Jolissa, you might also like Jolisa, Jolysa and Jolyssa. Jolisa is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Jolissa?

Jolissa is an American girl name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, 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.