Jelissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,225
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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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, Jeli, Jeliy, Jeliie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Jey, Jeie, and Jelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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