Jelissa is a feminine name that originated from English. It is pronounced as juh-lis-uh (/dʒə-ˈlɪs-ə/). A variation of this name is Jalissa. Jelissa has been given to newborn girls in the United States since at least 1981, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has been ranked around 5000 to 9000 in terms of popularity, with a peak ranking of 2104 in 1992. The name Jelissa does not have any specific associations or meanings attached to it, providing parents with a unique and modern option for their baby girl's name.