Jalissa
Jalissa is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix Ja- and Alissa (noble) or Melissa (bee).
Origin and history
Jalissa is a modern American invented name, created by combining the prefix 'Ja-' with the established name Alissa or Melissa. It gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside similar blended names. In the United States, it remains a moderately uncommon female name.
Popularity in the United States
3,526 babies in the United States have been named Jalissa since 1880. It ranks #2982 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1902.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17 %)
- CA (16.9 %)
- TX (15.1 %)
- FL (12.5 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 357 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,086 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,164 |
| 2010-2019 | 720 |
| 2020-2029 | 199 |
Nicknames
Jay, Lissa, Jali
Fun facts
- Jalissa emerged in the late 20th century as part of a broader American trend of creating names using the popular prefix 'Ja-'.