Aylissa is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'tender'. It is a variant spelling of the more common Ayla and shares its roots with names like Aimee and Amelia. The name gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and spelling.
The name Aylissa experienced varied popularity over time, with peaks occurring in the late 90s and early 2000s. The highest number of births was recorded in 2001 with 20 babies named Aylissa that year. However, by 2014, the name's usage had significantly decreased, with only 5 newborn girls being named Aylissa. Overall, there were a total of 288 babies named Aylissa from 1990 to 2014.