Declining since 1998, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Julisa since 1965
Babies named Julisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 285 |
| 1980s | 468 |
| 1990s | 1,211 |
| 2000s | 1,697 |
| 2010s | 570 |
| 2020s | 123 |
Meaning & origin
Julisa combines familiar sounds from Julia and Lisa, first appearing in U.S. baby name records in 1965. It reached its highest popularity in 1997, ranking 7,885 in 2025, with 1 in 123,636 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 1998, reflecting a shift away from blended names that peaked in the 1990s. Although not tied to any specific U.S. state, it carries a distinctly Spanish and Latin flair, making it a choice that feels both modern and culturally resonant.
Julisa is a modern Spanish coinage blending Julia, from the Roman family name Julius (meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'), and Lisa, a diminutive of Elizabeth. It emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in U.S. data in 1965, and is almost exclusively given to girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Julie, Lisa, Juli
Sibling names for Julisa
Names that share Julisa's style, for a brother or sister.
