Jelisha
girl nameJelisha entered the US charts in 1988, peaked at #6131 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1988–2025
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rank today
#6131
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6616 |
| 1990s | #10645 |
| 2000s | #15352 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Jelisha are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Jelisha alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jelisha in 2025?
- Jelisha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jelisha most popular?
- Jelisha peaked in 1990, reaching #6131 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jelisha with classmates?
- Jelisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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