girl's name
Jelyssa
juh-LIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 46
Jelyssa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2013 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1990, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1990.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jelyssa Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Jelyssa?
In 2024, Jelyssa was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Jelyssa Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jelyssa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jelyssa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jelyssa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jelyssa
- English juh-LIS-uh
Sibling Names for Jelyssa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jelyssa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jelyssa
How popular is the name Jelyssa?
In 2024, Jelyssa was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Jelyssa a girl's or a boy's name?
Jelyssa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jelyssa?
Jelyssa has 3 syllables.
When was Jelyssa most popular?
Jelyssa peaked in 1990, when 5 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.