Jalissa

Jalissa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 32 girls in the United States.

Jalissa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jalissa

Jalissa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jalissa first appears in Social Security records in 1985. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #970 in 1988, and in 2024 32 babies received the name — 3,505 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jalissa in US records

First recorded (US)
1985
Best US rank
#970 in 1988
Peak year
1988
Babies named Jalissa in 2024
32
Total since 1880
3,505

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jalissa mean?

The meaning of Jalissa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jalissa a boy or girl name?

Jalissa is a girl name. In 2024, 32 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jalissa?

Jalissa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jalissa?

Jalissa first appears in US records in 1985. Its best-ever ranking was #970 in 1988, and 32 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].