At a glance
- In short
- Ulyssa is a unique and beautiful name for a baby girl, with origins in Greek mythology and a strong association to an epic hero.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#10,271)
- Babies in 2024
- 9 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #5,417 in 1997
- First recorded
- 1984
Meaning of Ulyssa
Ulyssa is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in Greek mythology, being derived from the name Ulysses, who was the hero of Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. This name has gained some popularity in recent years in the United States, with 5 occurrences in 2020 and ranking at 15,065. Other variations of this name include Ulyssia. With its strong association to an epic hero and its distinctive sound, Ulyssa is a great choice for parents looking for a name that stands out.
How to pronounce Ulyssa
English
- Pronounced yoo-LISS-uh /juˈlɪsə/
Popularity of Ulyssa in the U.S.
Ulyssa was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #10,271 with 9 babies. It peaked at #5,417 in 1997. It first appears in the records in 1984.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1984–2024 26 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 10,271 | ▲ 4,923 |
| 2023 | 5 | 15,194 | back (not recorded in 2021–2022) |
| 2020 | 5 | 15,088 | ▲ 451 |
| 2019 | 5 | 15,539 | ▼ 4,112 |
| 2018 | 8 | 11,427 | back (not recorded in 2017) |
| 2016 | 6 | 14,331 | back (not recorded in 2015) |
| 2014 | 7 | 13,069 | back (not recorded in 2013) |
| 2012 | 9 | 11,257 | ▲ 896 |
| 2011 | 8 | 12,153 | ▼ 3,452 |
| 2010 | 13 | 8,701 | ▲ 1,274 |
| 2009 | 11 | 9,975 | ▲ 3,857 |
| 2008 | 7 | 13,832 | ▼ 1,156 |
| 2007 | 8 | 12,676 | ▼ 256 |
| 2006 | 8 | 12,420 | ▼ 1,499 |
| 2005 | 9 | 10,921 | ▲ 3,258 |
| 2004 | 6 | 14,179 | back (not recorded in 2003) |
| 2002 | 10 | 9,482 | ▲ 2,574 |
| 2001 | 7 | 12,056 | ▼ 6,351 |
| 2000 | 19 | 5,705 | ▲ 6,983 |
| 1999 | 6 | 12,688 | ▼ 6,328 |
| 1998 | 15 | 6,360 | ▼ 943 |
| 1997 | 18 | 5,417 | back (not recorded in 1995–1996) |
| 1994 | 5 | 13,430 | back (not recorded in 1991–1993) |
| 1990 | 6 | 11,409 | ▼ 562 |
| 1989 | 6 | 10,847 | back (not recorded in 1985–1988) |
| 1984 | 5 | 10,422 | new |