girl's name
Ulyssa
yoo-LIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 221
Ulyssa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 9 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 2000, when 19 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1984.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ulyssa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 19 |
How Popular Is Ulyssa?
In 2024, Ulyssa was given to 9 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 Ulyssa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ulyssa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ulyssa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ulyssa
- English yoo-LIS-uh
Sibling Names for Ulyssa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ulyssa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ulyssa
How popular is the name Ulyssa?
In 2024, Ulyssa was given to 9 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 Ulyssa a girl's or a boy's name?
Ulyssa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ulyssa?
Ulyssa has 3 syllables.
When was Ulyssa most popular?
Ulyssa peaked in 2000, when 19 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.