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Ulyssa

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Pronounced yoo-LISS-uh /juːˈlɪs.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern feminine form of Ulysses — the Latin name for the Greek hero Odysseus, tied to a sense of 'wrath' or 'the wanderer.' A bold, epic-flavored name; feminized with an -a ending.Low

In 30 seconds: A feminine take on an epic name: Ulyssa springs from Ulysses, the Latin Odysseus (said 'yoo-LISS-uh'). Bold and rare.

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Origin LowLatin, Greek

MeaningA modern feminine form of Ulysses — the Latin name for the Greek hero Odysseus, tied to a sense of 'wrath' or 'the wanderer.' A bold, epic-flavored name; feminized with an -a ending.

U.S. rank (2024)#11001 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 221

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

Ulyssa feminizes Ulysses, the Latin form of the Greek Odysseus, hero of the Odyssey. For girls it reads as a strong, uncommon literary name, rare in the U.S. (said 'yoo-LISS-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, epic, and bold.

Did you know? Ulyssa is a feminine form of Ulysses — the Latin name for Homer's wandering hero Odysseus — a bold, literary-flavored pick with an epic ring (said 'yoo-LISS-uh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Ulyssa — feminine of Ulysses; Latin form of Odysseus

Variations

UlissaUlyssiaUlyssa

Nicknames

LyssaUly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ulyssa mean?

Ulyssa is a feminine form of Ulysses, the Latin name for the Greek hero Odysseus.

How do you pronounce Ulyssa?

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

Is Ulyssa a boy or girl name?

Ulyssa is a feminine form and is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ulyssa?

Ulyssa is a rare name for girls in the U.S.