Jalisa
ja- (possibly from Jane) + -lisa (possibly form Lisa; diminutive of Elizabeth), styled similar to names like Alyssa or Melissa; predominantly an African American name in…
Every Jalisa since 1980 — 6,200 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jalisa
Jalisa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,924 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 6,200 American babies have been named Jalisa. Its peak came in 1989, when 598 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jalisa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jalisa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,924 | — | — |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,817 | — | — |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,506 | — | — |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,717 | — | — |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,362 | — | — |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,863 | — | — |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,960 | — | — |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,816 | — | — |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,577 | — | — |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,673 | — | — |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,979 | — | — |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,826 | — | — |
| 2013 | 70 | #2,543 | — | — |
| 2012 | 87 | #2,172 | — | — |
| 2011 | 90 | #2,132 | — | — |
| 2010 | 82 | #2,321 | — | — |
| 2009 | 105 | #1,984 | — | — |
| 2008 | 99 | #2,064 | — | — |
| 2007 | 98 | #2,075 | — | — |
| 2006 | 114 | #1,807 | — | — |
| 2005 | 107 | #1,823 | — | — |
| 2004 | 103 | #1,841 | — | — |
| 2003 | 92 | #1,975 | — | — |
| 2002 | 108 | #1,699 | — | — |
| 2001 | 126 | #1,491 | — | — |
| 2000 | 136 | #1,372 | — | — |
| 1995 | 235 | #834 | — | — |
| 1990 | 552 | #448 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,768 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,530 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jalisa mean?
ja- (possibly from Jane) + -lisa (possibly form Lisa; diminutive of Elizabeth), styled similar to names like Alyssa or Melissa; predominantly an African American name in the United States during the latter half of the 20th…
How popular is the name Jalisa in 2025?
Jalisa ranked #4,924 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jalisa?
6,200 babies have been named Jalisa in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jalisa most popular?
Jalisa peaked in 1989, when 598 newborns received the name.
Is Jalisa a boy or girl name?
Jalisa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jalisa rising or falling?
Jalisa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.