Jalisa

Jalisa Origin and Meaning

The name Jalisa is a girl's name.

Jalisa appears to be a modern American name that gained popularity primarily in the 1970s and 1980s. The name may have multiple origins: it could be a variant of Jalissa or a feminine form of Jalix. Another possibility is that it emerged as a creative combination of the popular prefix 'Ja-' with the ending '-lisa' (either borrowed from the name Lisa or as a creative suffix). The prefix 'Ja-' appears in many contemporary American names and may have various origins, including diminutives of names beginning with 'J' like James or Jacob. Usage records show Jalisa reaching its peak popularity in the United States during the 1980s, though it has declined in frequency since then. The name exemplifies the trend of distinctive prefix-modified names and creative combinations that became established in American naming patterns during the late 20th century.

Jalisa Rank in US Top 1000

# 936 in the US

Famous People Named Jalisa

• Jalisa Andrews British actress and singer
• Deandra Jalisa Shakira Dottin Barbadian cricketer

The name Jalisa in Pop Culture

• Jalisa Jones character on an episode of TV's "Veronica Mars"