Jalisa

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 is also given to boys.

Pronounced juh-LEE-suh.

As of October 2026, Jalisa ranked #7367 for boys in US births in 1989 and #4924 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #419 for girls in 1989.