Holding steady.
Popularity of Chelesa since 1969
Babies named Chelesa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 117 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chelesa is a creative respelling of Chelsea, a name that enjoyed moderate popularity in the 1990s. The U.S. Social Security data shows the name first recorded in 1969, but it never cracked the top 1000 names nationally. Its peak recorded usage was in 1990, with its trajectory remaining stable since then. The name is predominantly given to girls. While the variant Chelesa has not seen widespread use compared to the standard spelling Chelsea, it reflects a trend of unique spellings common in the late 20th century.
Chelesa is a spelling variant of Chelsea, which derives from the Old English 'cealc' (chalk) and 'hæð' (a landing place, heath, or river bend). The name refers to the Chelsea district of London, which was first recorded as 'Chelchith' around 785 AD and later as 'Chelc'he' in the Domesday Book. The name became used as a given name for girls in the 20th century, especially after the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chele, Chels, Lesa
Sibling names for Chelesa
Names that share Chelesa's style, for a brother or sister.
