Holding steady.
Popularity of Jalesha since 1988
Babies named Jalesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jalesha is a modern American name that first appeared in official U.S. records in 1988. It has never entered the national top 1000, reflecting its status as a rare and distinctive choice. The name reached its highest recorded usage in 1992, after which its frequency has remained stable but low. Jalesha is almost exclusively given to girls, continuing a tradition of creatively constructed names ending in the -sha sound that gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name has no strong regional ties, as its top states are not recorded, and no notable historical figures bear this name. Its meaning is uncertain, likely arising as a melodic combination of popular phonetic elements rather than from a specific linguistic root.
Jalesha appears to be a modern American name, first recorded in the late 1980s. Its exact derivation is unclear. It may be a creative combination drawn from sounds in names like Jaleesa or Lesha, with the popular suffix -sha, which became common in African American naming practices during the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jale, Lesha
Sibling names for Jalesha
Names that share Jalesha's style, for a brother or sister.
