Holding steady.
Popularity of Yalissa since 1991
Babies named Yalissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yalissa is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1991, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of creating novel names from familiar sounds. Its peak usage came in 2003, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, indicating relatively rare usage. The trajectory has remained stable in recent decades, with no strong geographic concentration. As a coinage without a single etymological root, Yalissa's appeal lies in its melodic, feminine sound. The name follows a pattern seen in other modern creations like Yalitza and Alissa, blending a distinctive initial syllable with a common suffix. While not tied to any specific cultural tradition, Yalissa has found modest use across the United States.
Yalissa is a modern name with no clear historical derivation. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1991, likely as a creative formation from the fashionable 'Yal-' prefix (also seen in Yalitza) and the popular '-issa' suffix from names like Clarissa or Alyssa. Its usage has been sporadic, with a peak in 2003.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yali, Issa, Lissy
Variants: Yalitza
Sibling names for Yalissa
Names that share Yalissa's style, for a brother or sister.
