Jalyssa
Every Jalyssa since 1987 — 1,703 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jalyssa
Jalyssa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,655 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 1,703 American babies have been named Jalyssa. Its peak came in 2007, when 105 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jalyssa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jalyssa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,655 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,541 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,675 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,858 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,209 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,382 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,538 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,275 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,618 |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,674 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,878 |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,138 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,878 |
| 2012 | 65 | #2,720 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,677 |
| 2010 | 74 | #2,500 |
| 2009 | 102 | #2,022 |
| 2008 | 99 | #2,065 |
| 2007 | 105 | #1,961 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,650 |
| 2005 | 89 | #2,096 |
| 2004 | 73 | #2,353 |
| 2003 | 70 | #2,378 |
| 2002 | 53 | #2,835 |
| 2001 | 56 | #2,672 |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,359 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,741 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jalyssa in 2025?
Jalyssa ranked #6,655 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jalyssa?
1,703 babies have been named Jalyssa in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jalyssa most popular?
Jalyssa peaked in 2007, when 105 newborns received the name.
Is Jalyssa a boy or girl name?
Jalyssa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jalyssa rising or falling?
Jalyssa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.