Jalissa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jalissa is an American English name that signifies brightness and beauty. It emerged in the late 20th century as a modern blend of existing names. Although it does not have biblical relevance, it reflects a cultural trend towards unique naming. The name has evolved from names like Jade and Melissa and is perceived positively in contemporary society.
The name Jalissa is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jalissa has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jalissa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1754th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1865th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3181st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jalissa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jalissa"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈlɪsə/
Origin
American English
Etymology
The name Jalissa is a modern creation, likely a blend of the names 'Jade' and 'Melissa', or it could be a derivative of the name 'Jalisa'. The exact origin is unclear, but it became popular in the United States in the late 20th century.
Meaning
Bright and beautiful
Language Evolution
Jade, Melissa, Jalisa
Historical Usage
Jalissa gained popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s as part of a trend for unique and modern names.
Variants & Derivatives
Jalisa, Jalise, Jalyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jalissa is viewed as a trendy and contemporary name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jalissa"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jalissa"
"Jalissa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1754th of 27321 | 1,214 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1865th of 35406 | 1,678 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3181st of 30306 | 613 |
Regional Popularity of "Jalissa" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jalissa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.36% 1524th/3685 |
27.96% 1251st/4475 |
25.61% 1330th/5194 |
47.93% 3028th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.96% 2335th/4582 |
25.12% 1297th/5164 |
25.24% 1846th/7313 |
26.06% 1945th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
82.61% 3291st/3984 |
59.53% 2671st/4487 |
42.27% 2884th/6822 |
50.33% 3159th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jalissa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jalissa" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.