What is the origin of the name Jalyssa?

Jalyssa is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Jalyssa?

Jalyssa is currently ranked #11497 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jalyssa?

Jalyssa is pronounced juh-LISS-uh.

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Jalyssa

juh-LISS-uh

Popularity

#11497

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,686

Peak Year

#105 in 2007

First Recorded

1987

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern invented name, likely a variant of Alyssa, meaning 'noble' in Greek.

Nickname Watch

Aly Lissa Jal

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Aly Lissa Jal

Spelling Variations

Alyssa Jalissa Jalyse

Similar Names

Alyson Melissa Vanessa Clarissa Jessica

Personality Traits

IndependentKindOptimisticFriendly

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