girl's name
Jelisha
juh-LEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 74
Jelisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2001 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 1990, when 14 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.
Jelisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Jelisha?
In 2001, Jelisha 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 Jelisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jelisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jelisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jelisha
- English juh-LEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Jelisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jelisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jelisha
How popular is the name Jelisha?
In 2001, Jelisha 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 Jelisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Jelisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jelisha?
Jelisha has 3 syllables.
When was Jelisha most popular?
Jelisha peaked in 1990, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.