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Yissel

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Pronounced yih-SEL /jɪˈsɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern Latina name, variously a short form of names ending in -isol/-isel (like Marisol) or a fresh coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern Latina name; a Marisol echo: Yissel. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'yih-SEL'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowSpanish, American
MeaningA modern Latina name, variously a short form of names ending in -isol/-isel (like Marisol) or a fresh coinage; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#10209 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 375

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719822024

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

Yissel is a modern Latina name, variously a short form of names ending in -isol/-isel (like Marisol) or a fresh coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'yih-SEL').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Yissel is a modern Latina name, variously a short form of names ending in -isol/-isel (like Marisol) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'yih-SEL').
Overall data confidence 18%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

YiselYissellYicel

Nicknames

Yiss

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If you like Yissel…

Marisol— a source-linked name
Yaritza— a fellow Latina girls' name
Aracely— a companion Latina girls' name
Yarel— shares the -el ending
Raquel— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yissel mean?

Yissel is a modern Latina name, variously a short form of names like Marisol; we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Yissel?

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

Is Yissel a boy or girl name?

Yissel is a girl's name.

How popular is Yissel?

Yissel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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