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Jiselle

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Pronounced jih-ZEL /dʒɪˈzɛl/Medium

Meaning: J-spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a noble treaty-guarantee)Medium

In 30 seconds: Giselle, with a J: Jiselle spells the balletic name — Germanic 'pledge' — with a fresh J. Elegant, soft, and graceful.
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Origin MediumGerman, French
MeaningJ-spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a noble treaty-guarantee)
U.S. rank (2025)#4219 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,531

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119832025

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

Jiselle is a J-spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a noble treaty-guarantee), famed through the ballet. The J-styling personalizes the elegant name.

It registers thinly beside Giselle. Rare, pledge at the root, and graceful.

Did you know? Giselle (the famous ballet) means 'pledge' in Germanic — a noble medieval name; Jiselle gives it a J-spelling and a soft, modern look.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Giselle — root etymology

Variations

GiselleGisselleJizelle

Nicknames

Jise

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If you like Jiselle…

Giselle— the standard spelling
Gisselle— a fellow spelling
Arielle— another -elle name
Joelle— a fellow French choice
Marielle— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jiselle mean?

Jiselle spells Giselle, from Germanic 'pledge'.

How do you pronounce Jiselle?

It's said jih-ZEL /dʒɪˈzɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jiselle a boy or girl name?

Jiselle is a girl's name.

How popular is Jiselle?

Jiselle is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Giselle is more common.

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