Joelissa is a unique, gender-neutral given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the male name Joel, which means "Yahweh is God" in Hebrew. The addition of the suffix '-issa' makes it a feminine form, creating an unusual but beautiful combination. Joelissa was not particularly popular during the 20th century, but it has begun to gain traction in recent years due to its distinctiveness and modern sound. As a two-syllable name with a soft ending, Joelissa is easy to pronounce and remember. Its uniqueness may make it more memorable than many other names, while still being approachable.
"Joelissa saw its peak popularity in 1991 with five newborns bearing this unique name that year."