Jullisa Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: joo-LIS-ah /dʒʊˈlɪsə/
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: youthful; English: derived from Julia
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jullisa is a modern variant of the name Julia, which has its roots in the Latin name Iulia, derived from the ancient Roman family name Julius. The etymology of Julius is believed to be linked to the Latin word "juvenilis," meaning "youthful" or "downy," suggesting a connection to youthfulness and vitality.
The name Julia was popularized in ancient Rome and has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages, eventually making its way into English through the influence of the Romans and the Latin language during the early medieval period. Historically, the name Julia has been borne by several notable figures, including Julia Caesaris, the daughter of Julius Caesar, who lived in the 1st century BCE.
The name has also been associated with early Christian saints, such as Saint Julia of Carthage, a martyr from the 5th century, which further contributed to its use in Christian contexts. The name gained prominence in literature and art, appearing in works by Shakespeare and other playwrights, which helped to solidify its place in the cultural lexicon.
The name Jullisa, as a derivative, reflects a trend of modernizing traditional names while maintaining their historical significance. The use of the suffix "-isa" can be seen as a feminine adaptation, aligning with similar naming conventions in various cultures.
Names like Jullisa carry connotations of grace and beauty, resonating with cultural ideals of femininity. This evolution of the name illustrates the dynamic nature of language and naming practices, as they adapt to contemporary tastes while retaining their historical roots.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jullisa was first seen in the United States in 1988.
Jullisa has ranked as high as #1246 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in New York.
In the past 5 years the name Jullisa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jullisa 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 Jullisa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jullisa (1991)
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 Jullisa.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1988 | 6 |