Youthful or downy-bearded
Yulissa is a modern Hispanic elaboration of Julia or Juliana, likely influenced by the name Melissa. It ultimately derives from the Roman family name Julius, which is associated with youthfulness and the Greek word for 'downy-bearded'.
Less common today
Yulissa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #424 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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