b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Yisel

Quick answerYisel is a modern name of uncertain etymology, though it may derive from Hebrew or be a variant of Giselle (from Germanic roots meaning "pledge" or "hostage").

Girl · 2 syllables

Y
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#8,837
TrendStable
Peak year2000
Syllables2
Origin
LanguageSpanish
CultureHispanic/Latin American
Letters5
Numerology7 Chaldean 4
Global rank#8,837

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Yisel

Yisel is a modern name of uncertain etymology, though it may derive from Hebrew or be a variant of Giselle (from Germanic roots meaning "pledge" or "hostage").

This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.

Etymology

Yisel is a modern name of uncertain etymology, though it may derive from Hebrew or be a variant of Giselle (from Germanic roots meaning "pledge" or "hostage"). The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in Latin America, and gained popularity in the late 20th century as a contemporary feminine given name.

Yisel currently ranks #8,837 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

Hispanic/Latin American names that sit beautifully beside Yisel

Similar names you might like

Names starting with Y

Names that sound like Yisel

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Yesly
Girl

"Yesly is a modern invented name with no established etymological root in classical languages; it appears to be a contemporary…"

Global rank #1,795 View name
Yasiel
Boy Hebrew

"Yasiel is a modern name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength" or "God supports me," derived from the…"

Global rank #1,916 View name
Yechiel
Boy

"The given name 'Yechiel' is derived from the Hebrew word 'Yechi'el', meaning 'God will increase' or 'God will exalt', and…"

Global rank #1,917 View name
Yaziel
Boy Hebrew

"Yaziel is a Hebrew name composed of the elements "Yaz" (possibly related to "az," meaning strength) and the theophoric suffix…"

Global rank #2,387 View name
Yuksel
Unisex Turkish

"Yuksel is a Turkish given name derived from the Turkish word "yüksel," which means "to rise" or "ascend," carrying connotations…"

Global rank #2,874 View name
Yugal
Boy Sanskrit

"Yugal derives from Sanskrit "yuga," meaning "age" or "era," particularly referencing the cyclical ages in Hindu cosmology, with the suffix…"

Global rank #3,499 View name
Yechezkel
Boy Hebrew

"Yechezkel is the Hebrew form of Ezekiel, meaning "God strengthens" or "God will strengthen," derived from the Hebrew elements "Yah"…"

Global rank #4,045 View name
Ygal
Boy Hebrew

"Ygal is a variant spelling of Yigal, derived from Hebrew meaning "he will redeem" or "God will redeem," combining the…"

Global rank #4,062 View name
Yecheskel
Boy Hebrew

"Yecheskel means "God will strengthen" and derives from the Hebrew roots "Yah" (God) and "chazak" (to strengthen)."

Global rank #4,608 View name
Yashil
Boy Sanskrit

"Yashil is derived from Arabic and Persian roots, meaning "green" or "verdant," with linguistic connections to the word "yashar" (to…"

Global rank #4,702 View name
Yazel
Girl

"Yazel is a modern invented name with no established etymological root in classical languages, though it may derive from or…"

Global rank #5,020 View name
Yucel
Boy Arabic

"Yucel is a Turkish name derived from the Arabic word "yüce" meaning "high," "exalted," or "supreme," combined with the diminutive…"

Global rank #5,574 View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Girls

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top
Follow & Connect