Jelisa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjeh-LEE-sah / /dʒəˈliːsə/English; American
Meaning
Combination of 'J' names and 'Lisa'
Historical & Cultural Background
Jelisa is a modern name that emerged in the United States. It is often considered a blend of names starting with 'J' and the popular name 'Lisa'. The name reflects a trend in the late 20th century of creating unique variations of traditional names. It has not been widely documented in historical texts, indicating its relatively recent origin.
Trend Summary
Jelisa saw a rise in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jalisa
- Jelissa
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jelisa was first seen in the United States in 1980. Jelisa has ranked as high as #1051 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, Texas, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Jelisa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jelisa (1996)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 133 |
| 1989 | 145 |
| 1990 | 136 |
| 1991 | 121 |
| 1992 | 104 |
| 1993 | 79 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 |