girl's name
Selisa
suh-LEE-suh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 83
Selisa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1990 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 the United States.
- Peaked in 1962, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1961.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Selisa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Selisa?
In 1990, Selisa 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 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 Selisa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Selisa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Selisa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Selisa
- English suh-LEE-suh
Sibling Names for Selisa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Selisa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Selisa
How popular is the name Selisa?
In 1990, Selisa 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 the United States.
Is Selisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Selisa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Selisa?
Selisa has 3 syllables.
When was Selisa most popular?
Selisa peaked in 1962, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.