My oath
Yissel is a modern Spanish-language variant of the Hebrew name Elizabeth. It shares the same etymological roots, signifying a promise or oath made to God. While rare in the United States, it is used within Hispanic communities as a melodic alternative to more traditional forms.
Less common today
Yissel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,580 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
