Jalisia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a combination of names.
Name Census estimates that about 146 living Americans carry the first name Jalisia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jalisia today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jalisia births was 1988 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jalisia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
146
~ 1 in 2,347,632 Americans
Peak year
1988
13 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2020 SSA rank
#16,117
Tracked since 1988
Census
Jalisia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 141 people with the first name Jalisia, which placed it at #46,868 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#46,868
National first-name rank
People counted
141
141 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
83.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jalisia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jalisia is Black at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and White (3.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jalisia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jalisia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American83.0% · 117
- Hispanic or Latino9.9% · 14
- White3.5% · 5
- Two or more races2.1% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 2
Popularity
Jalisia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jalisia from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 67 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jalisia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jalisia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jalisia
The name Jalisia is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across various cultures and regions. It is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, where the root word "ialisis" translates to "healing" or "cure." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who possessed healing abilities or were associated with the medical profession.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jalisia can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was borne by a renowned physician and scholar in the 9th century CE. This individual, known as Jalisia of Constantinople, was celebrated for her contributions to the field of medicine and her extensive knowledge of herbal remedies.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jalisia gained further prominence in Italy, particularly in the cities of Florence and Venice. It was often given to women of nobility and high social standing, reflecting the cultural significance and respect accorded to the name during that time.
In the annals of history, several notable figures have carried the name Jalisia. One such individual was Jalisia Mercati, an influential Italian botanist and naturalist who lived from 1541 to 1593. Her extensive work on plant taxonomy and classification laid the foundation for modern botanical studies.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Jalisia Borghese, a 17th-century Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was renowned for her patronage of renowned artists, including the famous sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and her support for cultural endeavors in Rome.
Moving forward in time, the 19th century saw the emergence of Jalisia Montague, a British explorer and adventurer who embarked on daring expeditions across Africa and the Middle East. Her memoir, "Journeys through the Sahara," became a celebrated literary work of its time.
In more recent history, Jalisia Mendoza was a prominent Mexican activist and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century. Her tireless efforts to promote gender equality and empower women in her country left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire generations of women.
While the name Jalisia may not be as common in modern times, its rich history and cultural significance have endured throughout the ages, serving as a testament to the enduring power of names and their ability to encapsulate the stories and legacies of those who bore them.
People
Jalisia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jalisia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jalisia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jalisia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 146 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jalisia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,347,632 US residents.
Is Jalisia a common name?
We classify Jalisia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jalisia most popular?
The single biggest year for Jalisia was 1988, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jalisia is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jalisia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 141 people with the name Jalisia, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #46,868 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jalisia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jalisia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jalisia leans strongly female. 141 people counted with this name were female (97.9%), compared with 3 male bearers (2.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jalisia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jalisia is Black at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and White (3.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jalisia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jalisia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.0% (117 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jalisia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jalisia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jalisia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jalisia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jalisia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jalisia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Jalisia?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Jalisia at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.