Jelissa
2 countries#14942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jelissa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
938 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 1992 with 64 births
Most common in: New York, California, Florida, Texas, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
65 births recorded 1989–2011 · peaked in 1994 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jelissa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #5266 | — |
| 2006 | #5906 | ↓640 |
| 2007 | #5230 | ↑676 |
| 2008 | #5955 | ↓725 |
| 2009 | #5226 | ↑729 |
| 2010 | #5247 | ↓21 |
| 2011 | #5543 | ↓296 |
| 2012 | #6576 | ↓1033 |
| 2013 | #6017 | ↑559 |
| 2014 | #6713 | ↓696 |
| 2015 | #10148 | ↓3435 |
| 2016 | #9411 | ↑737 |
| 2017 | #9341 | ↑70 |
| 2018 | #8617 | ↑724 |
| 2019 | #13799 | ↓5182 |
| 2020 | #15088 | ↓1289 |
| 2021 | #11146 | ↑3942 |
| 2022 | #9056 | ↑2090 |
| 2023 | #9616 | ↓560 |
| 2025 | #14942 | ↓5326 |
Frequently asked questions about Jelissa
Is Jelissa a popular name?
Yes — Jelissa currently ranks #14942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jelissa more common for boys or girls?
Jelissa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jelissa most popular?
Jelissa peaked in 1992 in United States, with 64 recorded births that year.
Is Jelissa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jelissa’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5912 in 1980 to #14942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jelissa?
At least 1,003 babies have been recorded with the name Jelissa across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Jelissa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jelissa appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.