Ysela

Q: What is the origin of Ysela?

Ysela is of Spanish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Ysela a girl name?

Ysela is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Pledge; Hostage"

Related to Spanish forms of Isabel and Germanic roots, it reflects medieval transmission and modern orthographic variation.

Themes:spanishvariantisabelmedieval

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Popularity History of Ysela

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#17571Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

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Ysela did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Ysela Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ysela.

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ysey

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ysel

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ysie

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yso

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sela

Nickname

“Pure”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ysela

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ysela mean?

Ysela means "Pledge; Hostage". Related to Spanish forms of Isabel and Germanic roots, it reflects medieval transmission and modern orthographic variati

What is the origin of Ysela?

Ysela is of Spanish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Ysela?

According to the latest SSA data, Ysela is currently ranked #17571 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Ysela a girl name?

Ysela is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Ysela?

Popular nicknames for Ysela include ysey, ysel, ysie, yso, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Ysela?

There are many names similar to Ysela in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSpanish, Germanic

Syllables3

Length5 letters

US Rank#17571

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withY

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alphonso Arnulfo Amado Anibal Alonza

Sisters

Angelita Aracely Abril Almeda Azul

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