Julissa
Julissa is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Youthful or dedicated to Jove (derived from Julia combined with the suffix -issa).
Origin and history
Julissa is a modern American blended name, created by combining Julie or Julia with the popular suffix '-issa' (influenced by names like Melissa). It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States and saw steady usage. Today, it remains a recognized feminine name with a contemporary, soft sound.
Popularity in the United States
25,888 babies in the United States have been named Julissa since 1880. It ranks #900 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #903.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30 %)
- TX (23 %)
- NY (10.7 %)
- IL (7 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
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 | 180 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,232 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,399 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,810 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,523 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,092 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,652 |
Famous people named Julissa
- Julissa Bermudez: Television host, Actress
- Julissa Reynoso: Diplomat, Attorney
- Julissa Gomez: Gymnast
Nicknames
Jules, Lissa, Juli
Fun facts
- Julissa is an American invented name created in the late 20th century by blending Julie or Julia with the suffix -issa.
- Over 25,000 girls in the U.S. have been named Julissa since records began.