girl's name
Jelessa
juh-LES-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 32
Jelessa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1990 it was given to 11 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 11 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.
Jelessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Jelessa?
In 1990, Jelessa was given to 11 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 Jelessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jelessa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jelessa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jelessa
- English juh-LES-uh
Sibling Names for Jelessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jelessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jelessa
How popular is the name Jelessa?
In 1990, Jelessa was given to 11 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 Jelessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Jelessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jelessa?
Jelessa has 3 syllables.
When was Jelessa most popular?
Jelessa peaked in 1988, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.