Declining since 1991, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Jelissa since 1980
Babies named Jelissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 152 |
| 1990s | 355 |
| 2000s | 234 |
| 2010s | 158 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Jelissa is a modern American invention that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980. It reached its peak popularity in 1992, but since 1991 its usage has been steadily declining. As of 2025, the name is relatively uncommon, with roughly 1 in 321,453 baby girls receiving the name. While its exact origin is uncertain, it follows a pattern of name formation common in the late 20th century, blending familiar sounds from names like Jennifer and Melissa. Jelissa has not been strongly associated with any particular state, and its appeal may stem from its melodic, feminine sound.
Jelissa appears to be a modern American invented name, first recorded in 1980. It may have been formed by combining elements of names like Jennifer and Melissa, or as a variant of Alissa with a 'J' prefix. The name saw peak usage in 1992 but has declined since the early 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jelly, Lisa, Jeli
Sibling names for Jelissa
Names that share Jelissa's style, for a brother or sister.
