Declining since 1998, #3,249 for girls today.
Popularity of Yulissa since 1974
Babies named Yulissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 1,061 |
| 2000s | 1,643 |
| 2010s | 1,033 |
| 2020s | 375 |
Meaning & origin
Yulissa first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974, a relatively recent entry into the American naming landscape. Its peak year was 1997, after which it entered a steady decline, with the name now ranking 3,249th as of 2025. Approximately 1 in every 33,485 girls is named Yulissa today. The name is most concentrated in Colorado, Texas, and California, reflecting its strong ties to Hispanic and Latin American communities. Yulissa likely originated as a modern, melodic variation of names like Julissa or Yuli, fitting a pattern of feminine names ending in -issa that became fashionable in the late 20th century. Despite its decline, Yulissa remains a distinctive choice with a soft, rhythmic sound.
Yulissa likely emerged in the late 20th century in Latin American and Hispanic communities, possibly as a modern coinage blending Yul (a diminutive of Yulian or Julio) with the popular suffix -issa. It may also be a variant of Julissa, a name derived from Julia, which ultimately traces back to the Roman family name Julius. The name gained visibility in the United States from the 1970s onward, particularly in states with large Hispanic populations.
Where Yulissa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yuli, Lissa, Yula
Sibling names for Yulissa
Names that share Yulissa's style, for a brother or sister.
