Jelissa
Jelissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,225 in the US, popular nicknames include Jel, Jey, and Jelie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jelissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 933 babies have been named Jelissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jelissa is past its peak , currently ranked #11,225 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,225
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Jelissa
Jelissa is a girl name .
Jelissa is currently ranked #11,225 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jelissa include Jel, Jey, Jelie, and Jeliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis