Pledge or hostage
Yisell is a modern Spanish-language variant of the name Giselle. It originates from the Germanic word 'gisil', which historically referred to a person held as a pledge or a noble youth sent to be educated in a foreign court.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Yisell in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).