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Jalyssa

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Pronounced juh-LISS-uh /dʒəˈlɪs.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern blend joining the Ja- prefix with Alyssa (linked to the alyssum flower and the name Alice). No single fixed meaning of its own; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern blend: Jalyssa joins Ja- and Alyssa into three soft beats (said 'juh-LISS-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern blend joining the Ja- prefix with Alyssa (linked to the alyssum flower and the name Alice). No single fixed meaning of its own; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#11497 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,686

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719872024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jalyssa reads as a modern blend of Ja- and Alyssa, itself linked to the alyssum flower and to Alice. It has no one settled meaning of its own — the routes are uncertain, which we note. Smooth and current (said 'juh-LISS-uh').

It appears as an occasional blend in U.S. records. Rare, invented, and smooth.

Did you know? Jalyssa is a contemporary blend — the Ja- prefix meets Alyssa (tied to the alyssum flower) — so it carries sound over a single fixed meaning; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'juh-LISS-uh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Jalyssa — blend of Ja- + Alyssa; routes uncertain

Variations

JalisaJalissaJalyssah

Nicknames

JayLyssa

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If you like Jalyssa…

Alyssa— the Alyssa name it blends
Jalisa— a spelling cousin in sound
Jayla— a like Ja- start name
Janessa— echoes that soft -sa sound
Jolisa— another modern pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jalyssa mean?

Jalyssa is a modern blend of Ja- and Alyssa (linked to the alyssum flower); it has no single fixed meaning of its own, and the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Jalyssa?

It's said juh-LISS-uh /dʒəˈlɪs.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jalyssa a boy or girl name?

Jalyssa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jalyssa?

Jalyssa is a rare name in the U.S.

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