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Jolisa

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Pronounced joh-LEE-sah /dʒoʊˈliː.sə/Medium

Meaning: A modern blend of Jo (from Joanna/Josephine) and Lisa (a short form of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'). As a blend it has no single fixed source; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A smooth blend of Jo and Lisa: Jolisa touches 'God is my oath' by the Lisa route (said 'joh-LEE-sah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew
MeaningA modern blend of Jo (from Joanna/Josephine) and Lisa (a short form of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'). As a blend it has no single fixed source; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#11542 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 815

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919602024

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

Jolisa pairs Jo with Lisa ('God is my oath' by the Elizabeth route). As a blend it has no single fixed source, which we note — a soft, current name, rare in the U.S. (said 'joh-LEE-sah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, melodic, and modern.

Did you know? Jolisa braids Jo (from Joanna/Josephine) and Lisa (short for Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') — a melodic blend whose exact source is layered, which we note (said 'joh-LEE-sah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Jolisa — Jo + Lisa blend; routes uncertain

Variations

JolissaJolizaJalisa

Nicknames

JoLisa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jolisa mean?

Jolisa blends Jo and Lisa ('God is my oath' by the Elizabeth route); it has no single fixed source, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jolisa?

It's said joh-LEE-sah /dʒoʊˈliː.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jolisa a boy or girl name?

Jolisa is a girl's name.

How popular is Jolisa?

Jolisa is a rare name in the U.S.

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