Jelisa
girl nameJelisa entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #1137 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1980–2025
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rank today
#1137
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6028 |
| 1990s | #3192 |
| 2000s | #8546 |
| 2010s | #12896 |
| 2020s | #12803 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Jelisa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jelisa alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jelisa in 2025?
- Jelisa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jelisa most popular?
- Jelisa peaked in 1989, reaching #1137 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jelisa with classmates?
- Jelisa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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