Pledge or hostage
Jisella is a rare phonetic variant of Giselle, derived from the Germanic word 'gisil'. Historically, it referred to a person held as a pledge or hostage in a diplomatic context, though it has evolved into a sophisticated feminine classic.
Less common today
Jisella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,578 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
