Yisel

♀ Girl

Pronounced yee-SEL /jiˈsɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern Latin American girl's name, often read as a short form of names like Yiselle or a respelling near Gisele ('pledge; hostage' by that Germanic route). As a standalone the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright modern Latin name: Yisel reads near Gisele and its cousins (said 'yee-SEL'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowSpanish

MeaningA modern Latin American girl's name, often read as a short form of names like Yiselle or a respelling near Gisele ('pledge; hostage' by that Germanic route). As a standalone the route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12079 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 865

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

Yisel appears as a contemporary Spanish-language girl's name, read variously as a form of Gisele or a short Yiselle. As a standalone the route is uncertain, which we note — modern and rare in the U.S. (said 'yee-SEL').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, modern, and lyrical.

Did you know? Yisel is a modern Latin American name often linked to Gisele or Yiselle — a fresh, melodic pick whose exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'yee-SEL').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Yisel — modern Latin American name; near Gisele; uncertain

Variations

YiselleYisselGisel

Nicknames

YisiSel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yisel mean?

Yisel is a modern Latin American name often tied to Gisele or Yiselle; it has no single fixed meaning. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yisel?

It's said yee-SEL /jiˈsɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yisel a boy or girl name?

Yisel is a girl's name.

How popular is Yisel?

Yisel is a rare name in the U.S.