girl's name
Gelissa
juh-LIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 30
Gelissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1988.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gelissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 7 |
How Popular Is Gelissa?
In 2006, Gelissa was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gelissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gelissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gelissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gelissa
- English juh-LIS-uh
Sibling Names for Gelissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gelissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gelissa
How popular is the name Gelissa?
In 2006, Gelissa was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gelissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Gelissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gelissa?
Gelissa has 3 syllables.
When was Gelissa most popular?
Gelissa peaked in 1991, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.