Noble; combination of Jay and Lisa
Jalisa is a modern American invention likely created by combining the prefix 'Ja-' with the name Lisa. While it lacks a singular ancient root, it carries the 'noble' meaning associated with Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth) and the energetic feel of contemporary blended names.
Less common today
Jalisa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #432 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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