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Jalissa Pronunciation

Jalissa is pronounced jə-LISS-ah /dʒəˈlɪs.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage joining Ja- to -lissa (echoing Melissa, 'bee', and Alyssa); no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Jalissa marries a Ja- prefix to the honeyed -lissa of Melissa, landing somewhere sweet and a little nostalgic. Bright and friendly.

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningModern coinage joining Ja- to -lissa (echoing Melissa, 'bee', and Alyssa); no single fixed root

U.S. rank (2024)#4403 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1988

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,505

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The -lissa here points back to Melissa, from Greek melissa ('bee'), with Alyssa nearby too. Jalissa borrows that ending and adds a Ja- opening; the bee meaning belongs to Melissa, while Jalissa itself is a constructed name.

It saw most of its use in the 1990s before fading.

Did you know? Melissa really does mean 'bee' in Greek. Jalissa, a product of late-twentieth-century inventive naming, simply borrows that sugary -lissa music.

Overall data confidence 50%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

JalisaJalyssaJelissa

Nicknames

Jali

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If you like Jalissa…

Melissa— the 'bee' name it echoes

Alyssa— a companion -lyssa name

Melisa— echoes that soft -sa sound

Carissa— a fellow Greek choice

Inessa— lands in the same popularity range

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How do you pronounce Jalissa?

Jalissa is pronounced jə-LISS-ah (/dʒəˈlɪs.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Jalissa said aloud.

How do you say Jalissa?

Jalissa is said jə-LISS-ah (/dʒəˈlɪs.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Jalissa said aloud.

What does the name Jalissa mean?

Jalissa joins Ja- to -lissa (echoing Melissa, 'bee'); it has no single fixed meaning.

Is Jalissa a boy or girl name?

Jalissa is a girl's name.

How popular is Jalissa?

Jalissa is a rare name in the U.S.