Julissa vs Maite

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julissa

Girl #1,035 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful (from Julia)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

Latin American Hispanic-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,035
Total SSA Count
243
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Julie, Juju, Lisa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maite

Girl #1,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,045
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Mati

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Julissa Rank #1,035
Maite Rank #1,045

Julissa is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1045 for Maite.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julissa ___

  • Julissa Marie
  • Julissa Rose
  • Julissa Elena
  • Julissa Grace
  • Julissa Isabel
  • Julissa Valentina

Maite ___

  • Maite Rosa
  • Maite Carmen
  • Maite Elena
  • Maite Isabel
  • Maite Lucia
  • Maite Ines

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Julissa

Adriana Marisa Vanessa Eduardo Carlos

If you choose Maite

Amaia Itziar Iker Ainhoa Izaro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julissa or Maite more popular?

Julissa is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Maite at #1045 in the United States.

What do Julissa and Maite mean?

Julissa means "youthful (from Julia)" (Latin/Greek origin). Maite means "love" (Basque origin).

Are Julissa and Maite boy or girl names?

Julissa is primarily a girl name. Maite is primarily a girl name.

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