Total births
30
Girls' name · since 1988
Jilisa
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 30 babies named Jilisa, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 30
- total births
- 1988–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
Jilisa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 30 have been recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Jilisa recorded 30 times among girls since 1988, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 1990.
- 30 total births
- 1988–1990 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
30 girls have been named Jilisa since 1988, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1990.
- 30
- total births
- 1988–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Jilisa was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
12 babies were named Jilisa in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Jilisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jilisa splits its recorded history at 1989: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1990 (8 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jilisa at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Jilisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–1990
- Peak year (1989)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 3 years of records
Jilisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jilisa's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Jilisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
22 births
- 1990s 8
1990s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 22 births (73% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jilisa? ▼
Jilisa has been given to 30 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1990. 12 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Jilisa most popular? ▼
Jilisa was most popular in the 1980s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Jilisa been used? ▼
Records for Jilisa go back to 1988, giving 3 years of history through 1990.
What names are similar to Jilisa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jill, Jillian, Jilian, Jillene, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jilisa's data
- Jilisa's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (22 total births) through the 1990s (8) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jilisa
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Jilian Girl
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Jil Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jilisa: Baby Name Since 1988 - 30 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jilisa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jilisa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.