girl's name
Jelisa
juh-LEE-suh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,114
Jelisa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 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 1989, when 145 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1980.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jelisa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 312 |
| 1990s | 602 |
| 2000s | 132 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Jelisa?
In 2024, Jelisa 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.
Where Jelisa Is Used
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 Jelisa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jelisa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jelisa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jelisa
- English juh-LEE-suh
Sibling Names for Jelisa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jelisa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jelisa
How popular is the name Jelisa?
In 2024, Jelisa 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 Jelisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Jelisa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jelisa?
Jelisa has 3 syllables.
When was Jelisa most popular?
Jelisa peaked in 1989, when 145 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.