Yissel
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yissel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 375 babies have been named Yissel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yissel is past its peak , currently ranked #11,253 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,253
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Yissel
Yissel is a girl name .
Yissel is currently ranked #11,253 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yissel include Yis, Yiss, Yissy, Yissie, Yiy, Yiie, and Yiskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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