Telissa
girl nameTelissa entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #5818 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#5818
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7097 |
| 1970s | #6966 |
| 1980s | #8997 |
| 1990s | #9210 |
| 2000s | #14605 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Telissa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Telissa alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Telissa in 2025?
- Telissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Telissa most popular?
- Telissa peaked in 1970, reaching #5818 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Telissa with classmates?
- Telissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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