Jelissa
Every Jelissa since 1980 — 938 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jelissa
Jelissa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,940 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 938 American babies have been named Jelissa. Its peak came in 1992, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Jelissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jelissa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,940 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,911 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,317 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,569 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,183 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,554 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,863 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,598 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,705 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,452 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,837 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,117 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,714 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,630 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,317 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,287 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,026 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,298 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,011 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,343 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,646 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,721 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,252 |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,256 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,715 |
| 1995 | 34 | #3,314 |
| 1990 | 45 | #2,617 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,070 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jelissa in 2025?
Jelissa ranked #15,940 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jelissa?
938 babies have been named Jelissa in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jelissa most popular?
Jelissa peaked in 1992, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Jelissa a boy or girl name?
Jelissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jelissa rising or falling?
Jelissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.