Noble, of noble birth
Yalissa is a modern American coinage, likely a blend of the prefix 'Ya-' with the name Alissa. It is often associated with the Germanic roots of Alice, meaning noble or exalted. As a rare variant, it offers a unique twist on more common names like Alyssa or Elissa.
Less common today
Yalissa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,334 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
