Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • All Collections
      • Census & Voter Lists
      • Birth, Marriage & Death
      • Military
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2006-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Julissa

      Origin

      American

      Meaning

      Combination of Julia and Melissa

      Variations

      Jelissa, Jolissa, Julisha
      The name Julissa is a modern American given name that emerged as a combination of the names Julia and Melissa. Julia is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Julius, and is associated with qualities such as youth, vitality, and beauty. Melissa, on the other hand, has Greek origins and means honeybee, often symbolizing sweetness and industriousness. The merging of these two names resulted in the creation of Julissa, which combines the positive attributes of both Julia and Melissa.

      Although Julissa is a relatively new name, its usage has gained popularity in recent decades. It reflects the trend of combining or modifying existing names to create unique ones, thus showcasing the evolving nature of naming practices. While it does not have a substantial history rooted in ancient civilizations or cultural traditions, Julissas emergence showcases the adaptability of names and the desire for individuals to create new monikers with personal significance.

      In modern-day usage, Julissa is predominantly found in American and Latin American communities. It stands as a testament to the diverse cultural influences and creativity that shape naming customs. The name Julissa often conveys a sense of joy, strength, and femininity, reflecting the aspirations and values of its bearers. As a relatively modern name, Julissa offers individuals an opportunity to combine traditional name elements in a way that expresses their unique identity in a contemporary context.

      Based on our records...

      Robinson

      Robinson

      This is the most common surname associated with Julissa.
      Henley

      Henley

      This is the most common name of those married to a Julissa.
      Clarence

      Clarence

      This is the most common name for a child of a Julissa.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1886 is when there were the most people born with the first name Julissa.

      Explore the origins of another name.