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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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