Holding steady.
Popularity of Valissa since 1953
Babies named Valissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Valissa is a rare American name that first appeared in 1953 and reached its peak popularity in 1967. It has never entered the top 1,000 names, and its usage has remained stable in the decades since. The name is likely a modern creation, combining the fashionable prefix Val- (seen in Valerie) with the suffix -issa (as in Clarissa or Larissa). This pattern of blending name elements was common in mid-20th-century American naming. Valissa has not been consistently recorded in any specific states, reflecting its broad but sparse distribution. Its rarity gives it a distinctive feel, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with familiar sounds.
Valissa is a name of modern American origin, first appearing in records in the 1950s. It is likely a blend of the popular prefix Val- (from names like Valerie, meaning 'strong' via Latin valere) with the fashionable suffix -issa, seen in names such as Clarissa. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States, remaining a rare but steady choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val, Lissa, Issa
Sibling names for Valissa
Names that share Valissa's style, for a brother or sister.
