Yelissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yelissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 25 babies have been named Yelissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yelissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,744 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,744
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yelissa
Yelissa is a girl name .
Yelissa is currently ranked #58,744 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yelissa include Yel, Yeli, Yeliy, Yeliie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Yey, Yeie, and Yelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yelissa include Yelitza . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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