Declining since 1990.
Popularity of Jolisa since 1960
Babies named Jolisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 140 |
| 1990s | 287 |
| 2000s | 160 |
| 2010s | 130 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Jolisa is a modern American name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1960, reflecting the mid-century trend of blending names like Jo and Lisa. Its peak popularity came in 1989, but since 1990 it has been on a downward trajectory, with no appearances in the top 1000 in recent years. As a rare name, it offers a distinctive feel without being completely unfamiliar, making it a choice for parents seeking originality. Although it has no traditional etymological roots or cultural heritage from other languages, its construction follows a familiar pattern that gives it a melodic and approachable quality.
Jolisa is a 20th-century American coinage, formed by blending the popular prefix Jo- (derived from Josephine or Joanna) with the name Lisa. It follows a pattern of creating feminine names by linking familiar elements, a trend common in the mid-1900s. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1960 and saw its peak usage in 1989.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Joli, Lisa, Jo
Sibling names for Jolisa
Names that share Jolisa's style, for a brother or sister.
