girl's name
Jalessa
juh-LES-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 685
Jalessa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 6 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 150 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1987.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jalessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 267 |
| 1990s | 317 |
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 25 |
How Popular Is Jalessa?
In 2016, Jalessa was given to 6 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 Jalessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jalessa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jalessa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jalessa
- English juh-LES-uh
Sibling Names for Jalessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jalessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jalessa
How popular is the name Jalessa?
In 2016, Jalessa was given to 6 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 Jalessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Jalessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jalessa?
Jalessa has 3 syllables.
When was Jalessa most popular?
Jalessa peaked in 1988, when 150 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.