Holding steady.
Popularity of Telisa since 1956
Babies named Telisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 292 |
| 1970s | 335 |
| 1980s | 261 |
| 1990s | 154 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Telisa is a rare modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1956. It has never entered the top 1,000 most popular names, with its most frequent use occurring in the early 1970s (peak year 1973). The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, indicating consistent but minimal usage. Likely a creative blend of the prefix 'Te-' and the classic name Lisa, Telisa has a melodic, feminine sound. Since it has no strong ties to a specific cultural or linguistic tradition, it offers a unique choice for parents seeking a distinctive name. The name has not been recorded in any top states and does not have any well-known bearers, keeping it firmly outside mainstream popularity.
Telisa first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1950s, around 1956. It is likely a modern invented name, combining the popular 'Te-' prefix with the name Lisa, or an altered form of Telesa. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States and has remained rare, with its most frequent use in the early 1970s (peak year 1973).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teli, Lisa
Sibling names for Telisa
Names that share Telisa's style, for a brother or sister.
