Julissa
How to say it: joo-LISS-uh · /dʒuˈlɪsə/
Modern Spanish elaboration of Julia, from Latin 'Julius' meaning 'youthful' or descended from the Julii family.
Julissa was the 982nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 205 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 63% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,294 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #982 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 205 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,172 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −63% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,294 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging only in recent decades, Julissa rose fastest toward the 2000s. Now well below that high, it seems likely to ease lower in the next few years.
What goes with it
With three airy syllables and a breathy finish, Julissa sounds elaborate and melodic. Dalila pairs nicely for a similar flair.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Julissa is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
Famous people named Julissa
- Julissa Villanueva (born 1972)Doctor of forensic medicine from Honduras
- Julissa Reynoso (born 1975)United States ambassador
- Julissa Bermudez (born 1983)American actress
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