Ysela

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Pronounced ee-SEH-lah /iˈsɛ.lɑː/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish Ysela, a form of Gisela, from a Germanic element gisil, 'pledge; hostage; noble scion.' Soft and vintage.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Spanish name: Ysela is a form of Gisela, 'pledge' (said 'ee-SEH-lah'). Vintage and warm.

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Origin LowSpanish, Germanic

MeaningA Spanish Ysela, a form of Gisela, from a Germanic element gisil, 'pledge; hostage; noble scion.' Soft and vintage.

U.S. rank (2024)#17571 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 186

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

Ysela reads as a Spanish form of Gisela, tracing to the Germanic gisil ('pledge'). Soft and vintage, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'ee-SEH-lah').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Extremely rare, soft, and vintage.

Did you know? Ysela is a Spanish form of Gisela, from a Germanic element meaning 'pledge; noble scion' -- a soft, vintage name, which we note honestly (said 'ee-SEH-lah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References -- Ysela — Spanish Gisela/Ysela form. audio_use_respelling true.

Variations

IselaGiselaYsella

Nicknames

YsiSela

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ysela mean?

Ysela is a Spanish form of Gisela, from a Germanic element meaning 'pledge.'

How do you pronounce Ysela?

It's said ee-SEH-lah /iˈsɛ.lɑː/ -- three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ysela a boy or girl name?

Ysela is a girl's name.

How popular is Ysela?

Ysela is an extremely rare name in the U.S.