girl's name
Jelesa
juh-LEE-suh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 71
Jelesa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 it was given to 5 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.
Jelesa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 48 |
How Popular Is Jelesa?
In 1997, Jelesa was given to 5 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 Jelesa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jelesa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jelesa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jelesa
- English juh-LEE-suh
Sibling Names for Jelesa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jelesa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jelesa
How popular is the name Jelesa?
In 1997, Jelesa was given to 5 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 Jelesa a girl's or a boy's name?
Jelesa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jelesa?
Jelesa has 3 syllables.
When was Jelesa most popular?
Jelesa peaked in 1988, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.