UK girl's name
Julissa
Of Spanish and possibly Arabic origins, a feminine name meaning "attractive youth".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Julissa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Julissa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Julissa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Julissa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Julissa ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 girls were registered as Julissa.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Julissa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Julissa mean?
The given name Julissa has its origins in the Spanish language. It is a combination of the names Julia and Elisa, both of which have Latin roots. Julia is derived from the ancient Roman family name Julius, which is linked to the Greek name Ioulos, meaning "downy-bearded." Elisa, on the other hand, is a variant of the name Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath."
The earliest recorded use of the name Julissa dates back to the 16th century in Spain. It gained popularity during the Spanish Golden Age, a period of great cultural and artistic achievements. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Julissa de Mendoza, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the 16th century.
In the realm of literature, the name Julissa appears in the works of Miguel de Cervantes, the celebrated author of Don Quixote. One of the characters in his novel "La Galatea" is named Julissa, adding to the historical significance of this name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Julissa. One prominent figure was Julissa de Velasco (1520-1598), a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts during the Renaissance period. Another was Julissa Arroyo (1923-2011), a Puerto Rican painter and sculptor known for her vibrant and colorful works.
In the field of music, Julissa Muñoz (born 1987) is a Mexican singer-songwriter and actress who has gained popularity for her unique blend of pop and Latin rhythms. Additionally, Julissa Bermudez (born 1983) is a Dominican-American television personality and former model who has hosted various shows and appeared in several films.
Julissa Reynoso (born 1973) is a prominent lawyer and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Uruguay from 2012 to 2014. Her accomplishments in the field of international relations have brought recognition to the name Julissa on a global scale.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Julissa throughout history, contributing to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Julissa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Julissa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Julissa
- Jessica 105,041
- Jasmine 35,227
- Jade 19,646
- Julia 11,780
- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Julissa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Julissa in the UK right now?
In 2021, Julissa was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Julissa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Julissa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Julissa?
Of Spanish and possibly Arabic origins, a feminine name meaning "attractive youth".
How many people are called Julissa in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Julissa across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.