Yalissa
Hebrew blend · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Yalissa
Yalissa is a modern invented name, likely a blend of "Yael" (Hebrew, meaning "mountain goat" or "strength") and the suffix "-issa," combining Hebrew roots with contemporary naming conventions.
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Etymology
Yalissa is a modern invented name, likely a blend of "Yael" (Hebrew, meaning "mountain goat" or "strength") and the suffix "-issa," combining Hebrew roots with contemporary naming conventions. The name is primarily used in English-speaking communities, particularly among African American families, with no significant historical or religious tradition predating its modern coinage.
Yalissa currently ranks #18,017 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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