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Julisa

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Pronounced hoo-LEE-sah /huˈli.sə/Medium

Meaning: A Latin-American blend of Julia — from Latin, 'youthful; downy-bearded; of Jupiter' — and Lisa (a form of Elizabeth); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Julia ('youthful') plus Lisa: Julisa. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'hoo-LEE-sah').

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Origin LowLatin, Spanish

MeaningA Latin-American blend of Julia — from Latin, 'youthful; downy-bearded; of Jupiter' — and Lisa (a form of Elizabeth); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#8084 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,404

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Julisa is a Latin-American blend of Julia — from Latin, 'youthful; downy-bearded; of Jupiter' — and Lisa (a form of Elizabeth; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'hoo-LEE-sah'; nickname Juli).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, youthful at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Julia means 'youthful; of Jupiter' in Latin — Julisa blends it with Lisa (a form of Elizabeth), a lyrical, modern Latin-American name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'hoo-LEE-sah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Julia — routes layered

Variations

JulissaJulissaYulisa

Nicknames

Juli

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Julissa— a kin spelling

Yulisa— a fellow spelling

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Melisa— a sound-neighbor -lisa girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Julisa mean?

Julisa blends Julia ('youthful') and Lisa (a form of Elizabeth); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Julisa?

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

Is Julisa a boy or girl name?

Julisa is a girl's name.

How popular is Julisa?

Julisa is a rare name in the U.S.