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Jalesha
Pronounced juh-LEE-shuh /dʒəˈli.ʃə/Medium
Meaning: Jalesha is an American coinage pairing the popular Ja- prefix with a -lesha element that echoes Alesha and Aleisha. Names of this kind were built for their smooth sound and individuality rather than a single traditional meaning.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jalesha is a coined name, joining the productive Ja- prefix to a -lesha piece that recalls Alesha. It has no fixed dictionary root; its appeal lies in its gentle, flowing sound. Like most such creative names, Jalesha has always been rare.
It was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1992, and it stayed rare. A woman named Jalesha then is in her thirties today.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Jalesha mean?
It is a coinage pairing the Ja- prefix with -lesha, echoing Alesha; there is no fixed meaning.
How do you pronounce Jalesha?
It is said juh-LEE-shuh /dʒəˈli.ʃə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.
Is Jalesha a boy or girl name?
Jalesha is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Jalesha?
It has always been rare, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties.