girl's name
Jaleesha
juh-LEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 51
Jaleesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1988, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1988.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jaleesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 26 |
How Popular Is Jaleesha?
In 1995, Jaleesha was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jaleesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jaleesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jaleesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jaleesha
- English juh-LEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Jaleesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jaleesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jaleesha
How popular is the name Jaleesha?
In 1995, Jaleesha was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jaleesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Jaleesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jaleesha?
Jaleesha has 3 syllables.
When was Jaleesha most popular?
Jaleesha peaked in 1988, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.