Yulisa

Meaning & origin

Yulisa is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1979. It reached its peak popularity in 1997, when it was given to the most babies that year, but has since declined in usage. According to the most recent data from 2025, the name ranks 7,885th nationally, with an estimated one in every 123,636 newborn girls being named Yulisa. Its trajectory has been falling since 1998, meaning it has become less common over time. The name is almost exclusively used for girls. While its exact origin is uncertain, Yulisa likely emerged as a creative variant or blend, fitting a pattern of invented names that combine familiar sounds. It has no strong association with any particular U.S. state, as top states data is unavailable. Yulisa remains a rare and distinctive choice, reflecting modern naming trends rather than deep historical roots.

Yulisa first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979. It likely arose as a creative respelling or blend, similar to other names ending in -isa (such as Marisa or Clarissa). The prefix Yul- may derive from Yolanda (a Spanish and Greek name meaning 'violet flower') or from Yuki (Japanese). There is no established traditional root, suggesting a modern coinage.