Jelissa Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jeh-LIS-uh //dʒəˈlɪsə//
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Combination of 'J' from names like Jennifer and 'Lisa'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jelissa is believed to be a modern blend of the names 'Jel' and 'Lisa.' The name 'Jel' can be traced back to various linguistic roots, potentially deriving from names like 'Jelena,' which has Slavic origins meaning 'light' or 'shining.' The name 'Lisa' is a diminutive of 'Elizabeth,' which has Hebrew origins, meaning 'God is my oath.' The combination of these elements into Jelissa reflects a contemporary trend in name formation, where traditional names are adapted or fused to create new identities. Historically, the components of Jelissa have significant roots.
The name Elizabeth has been borne by numerous notable figures, including queens and saints, particularly in Christian contexts. The name gained prominence in the English-speaking world through the influence of Elizabeth I of England in the late 16th century, who was a symbol of the English Renaissance and a powerful monarch.
The use of diminutives like Lisa became popular in various cultures, contributing to the formation of modern names like Jelissa. Culturally, names that combine elements from different traditions often carry a sense of uniqueness and personal significance.
The blending of Jel and Lisa into Jelissa may symbolize a fusion of heritage and modernity, appealing to parents seeking distinctive names for their children. This trend reflects broader societal movements towards individuality in naming practices, where traditional names are reimagined to create fresh identities.
While Jelissa itself may not have a long historical lineage, its components are deeply rooted in cultural and linguistic traditions that have shaped naming conventions over centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jelissa was first seen in the United States in 1980.
Jelissa has ranked as high as #1177 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Texas, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Jelissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jelissa is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jelissa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jelissa (2012)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jelissa.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1991 | 58 |
| 1990 | 45 |
| 1989 | 58 |
| 1988 | 57 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1980 | 11 |