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Yulisa

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Pronounced yoo-LEE-sah /juˈli.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern Latina blend joining a Yuli- element (from Julia/Yulia, 'youthful') with Lisa (a short form of Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Youthful; my God is an oath: Yulisa blends Yuli and Lisa. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'yoo-LEE-sah').
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Origin LowSpanish, American
MeaningA modern Latina blend joining a Yuli- element (from Julia/Yulia, 'youthful') with Lisa (a short form of Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8343 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,026

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719792025

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

Yulisa is a modern Latina blend joining a Yuli- element (from Julia/Yulia, 'youthful') with Lisa, a short form of Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath' (routes layered, which we note honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'yoo-LEE-sah'; nicknames Yuli, Lisa).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, youthful-and-my-God-is-an-oath at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Yuli echoes Julia/Yulia ('youthful') and Lisa shortens Elizabeth ('my God is an oath') — Yulisa blends them, a lyrical, modern Latina name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'yoo-LEE-sah').
Overall data confidence 35%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — blend; routes layered

Variations

YulissaJulissaYulisa

Nicknames

Yuli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yulisa mean?

Yulisa joins Yuli ('youthful') with Lisa ('my God is an oath'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Yulisa?

It's said yoo-LEE-sah /juˈli.sɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yulisa a boy or girl name?

Yulisa is a girl's name.

How popular is Yulisa?

Yulisa is a rare name in the U.S.

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