Yalissa
yah-LEE-sah
Yalissa is a girl’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “A modern name, possibly a variation or combination of names. It has no distinct historical meaning.”, and peaked in popularity in 2003.
What Yalissa Means
“A modern name, possibly a variation or combination of names. It has no distinct historical meaning.”
The Story of Yalissa
Imagine a name that arrived just as your generation was entering the world, a whisper of something new and unwritten.
Yalissa is a name that emerged in the late 20th century, a fresh sound with Spanish roots. Its arrival coincides with a growing appreciation for names that feel both familiar and distinct, a trend that began to blossom around 1991.
This is a name for your daughter who you envision stepping into her own power. You see her as someone who will chart her own course, a confident spirit ready to embrace the world with a creative spark.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#13 in 2003
Total Births
134
First Recorded
1991
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