Gelissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gelissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 30 babies have been named Gelissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gelissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,326 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,326
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Gelissa
Gelissa is a girl name .
Gelissa is currently ranked #21,326 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gelissa include Gel, Geli, Geliy, Geliie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Gey, Geie, and Gelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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