Jalisa
Jalisa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jalisa
- A female given name.
Etymology
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 century.
How popular is Jalisa?
Since 1880, 6,194 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Jalisa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #419 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #7367 in 1989. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jalisa
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Sibling name ideas for Jalisa
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Jalisa FAQ
What does the name Jalisa mean?
A female given name. 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 century.
How popular is the name Jalisa?
Since 1880, 6,194 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Jalisa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #419 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #7367 in 1989. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jalisa a boy or girl name?
Jalisa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,194 girls and 6 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.