Girl Name · Latin Origin
Julissa
Julissa is a girl baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Youthful". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Julissa often also consider Jalissa.
Julissa meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Youthful
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Julissa to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Julissa as J·U·L·I·S·S·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Julissa is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Julissa variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Julissaa, Julissae, Julissay, Juliss.
- Nicknames: Juli and J.
- Middle names: Pair Julissa with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Julissa middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Jalissa, Jaleesa, Jalisa, Julious, Julius — full picks on the sibling names for Julissa guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Julissa? Browse our names like Julissa guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Julissa
What does the name Julissa mean?
Julissa means "Youthful" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Julissa?
Julissa originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Julissa?
Julissa has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Julissa a boy's or girl's name?
Julissa is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Julissa in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Julissa sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Julissa?
Names that share Julissa's sound and style include Jalissa, Jaleesa, Jalisa, Julious, Julius.
What middle names pair well with Julissa?
Good middle-name fits for Julissa pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Julissa is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Julissa is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Julissa?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Julissa share its rhythm without rhyming — Jalissa, Jaleesa, Jalisa all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.