Find out how popular the first name Jelyssa has been for the last 22 years (from 1992 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jelyssa by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Jelyssa is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jelyssa.

The history of the first name Jelyssa

The name Jelyssa is a relatively modern invention, and its origins are shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe that it may have been derived from the Old French name "Jalise," which itself was a variation of the Germanic name "Gailesa." However, records of these ancient names are scarce, and their meanings have been lost to time.

Another theory suggests that Jelyssa is a combination of the names "Jessica" and "Alyssa," both of which have their roots in Hebrew and Greek respectively. The name Jessica is derived from the Hebrew name "Yiskah," meaning "foresight" or "vision," while Alyssa comes from the Greek name "Alyssos," meaning "rational" or "rational defense."

While there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Jelyssa directly, some scholars have speculated that it may have been used as a variant spelling of other names in certain regions. However, these claims are largely unsubstantiated.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Jelyssa date back to the late 20th century, with a handful of individuals bearing the name in various parts of the world. One notable bearer of the name was Jelyssa Burgos, a Puerto Rican singer and actress born in 1982, who gained popularity in the early 2000s with her Latin pop and reggaeton music.

Another prominent figure with the name Jelyssa was Jelyssa Sosa, an American professional wrestler born in 1988. She competed under the ring name Jelyssa and achieved success in various independent wrestling promotions throughout the 2010s.

Jelyssa Malave, born in 1994, is a Puerto Rican model and beauty queen who won the Miss Puerto Rico Universe pageant in 2018 and represented her country at the Miss Universe competition.

In the literary world, Jelyssa Moncada is a contemporary American author and poet, known for her work exploring themes of identity, culture, and personal growth. Her debut poetry collection, "Fragments of Resistance," was published in 2019.

Lastly, Jelyssa Gonzalez is a Mexican-American artist and illustrator, born in 1991, whose vibrant and whimsical works have been featured in various publications and exhibitions around the world.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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