Youthful or downy-bearded
A modern American blend of Julia and Alissa. It combines the Latin roots of Julia, meaning youthful, with the Hebrew or Germanic origins of Alissa, often associated with nobility or truth.
About 205 girls were named Julissa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Julissa — far less common.
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