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Jelissa

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

Meaning: A modern American coinage joining a Je- prefix with Melissa or Alissa; by the Melissa route it touches 'honeybee' (Greek). Its route is layered, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft coinage: Jelissa joins Je- with Melissa ('honeybee') (said 'juh-LISS-uh'). Route is layered, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Greek
MeaningA modern American coinage joining a Je- prefix with Melissa or Alissa; by the Melissa route it touches 'honeybee' (Greek). Its route is layered, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#9897 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 933

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219802023

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

Jelissa joins a Je- prefix to Melissa or Alissa; by the Melissa route it carries 'honeybee' (Greek). As a coinage its route is layered, which we note — soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'juh-LISS-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Jelissa reads as a Je- + Melissa/Alissa blend, touching 'honeybee' (Greek) by the Melissa route; its route is layered, which we note (said 'juh-LISS-uh').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Jelissa — Je- + Melissa/Alissa coinage; 'honeybee' by route

Variations

JelisaJalissaJelissah

Nicknames

JelLissa

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If you like Jelissa…

Melissa— the root it echoes
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jelissa mean?

Jelissa joins Je- with Melissa or Alissa; by the Melissa route it touches 'honeybee' (Greek). The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jelissa?

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

Is Jelissa a boy or girl name?

Jelissa is a girl's name.

How popular is Jelissa?

Jelissa is a rare name in the U.S.

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