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Jaleesia

Girl name · American

Jaleesia is an American girl name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Jaleesia has the name Lee hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jaleesia would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationJaleesia peaked in 1989, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Jaleesia you'd meet today is about 36 years old.
  • HistoryJaleesia first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025

02.5519881989

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Jaleesia

Jaleesia is a girl name of American origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American names

Other spellings of Jaleesia

Girl name: Jalesia

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Questions about the name Jaleesia

What is the origin of the name Jaleesia?

Jaleesia is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Jaleesia a boy or girl name?

Jaleesia is a girl name.

How popular is the name Jaleesia?

Jaleesia is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1989. It peaked at #8,037 in 1989, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

Is Jaleesia a biblical name?

Yes. Jaleesia is a biblical name, so it carries roots that go back thousands of years.

What names are similar to Jaleesia?

If you like Jaleesia, you might also like Jalesia. Jalesia is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Jaleesia?

Jaleesia is an American girl name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.