girl's name
Jolisa
joh-LEE-suh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 821
Jolisa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 8 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 1989, when 70 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1960.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jolisa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 140 |
| 1990s | 287 |
| 2000s | 160 |
| 2010s | 130 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 45 |
How Popular Is Jolisa?
In 2024, Jolisa was given to 8 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.
Where Jolisa Is Used
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 Jolisa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jolisa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jolisa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jolisa
- English joh-LEE-suh
Sibling Names for Jolisa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jolisa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jolisa
How popular is the name Jolisa?
In 2024, Jolisa was given to 8 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 Jolisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Jolisa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jolisa?
Jolisa has 3 syllables.
When was Jolisa most popular?
Jolisa peaked in 1989, when 70 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.