Jalisa

Girl name

Jalisa has been given to 6,200 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It peaked in 1989.

Meaning & origin

ja- (possibly from Jane) + -lisa (possibly form Lisa; diminutive of Elizabeth), styled similar to names like Alyssa or Melissa; predominantly an African American name in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

6,200

Peak year

1989 (598 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1980

10-year trend

▼ -53%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jalisa — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Alisagirl

34,727 babies since 1945

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FAQ

How popular is the name Jalisa?

Jalisa has been given to 6,200 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jalisa peak?

Jalisa peaked in 1989, when 598 babies were given the name.

Is Jalisa a girl or boy name?

Jalisa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Jalisa are girls).

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