Yulissa
Yulissa is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Julia (youthful) and Lisa (devoted to God).
Origin and history
Yulissa is a modern blend, typically created as a variant of Yulisa or a combination of names like Julia and Lisa. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within Hispanic American communities. Today, it remains a moderately used feminine name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,151 babies in the United States have been named Yulissa since 1880. It ranks #2731 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1726.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.4 %)
- TX (33 %)
- IL (8.3 %)
- AZ (6.5 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,061 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,643 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,033 |
| 2020-2029 | 375 |
Nicknames
Yuli, Lissa, Yulie
Fun facts
- Yulissa developed in the late 20th century as part of a trend of combining melodic name sounds.
- The name experienced its highest U.S. usage during the late 1990s and early 2000s.