Jalisha
Jalisha is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,997 in the US, popular nicknames include Jal, Jay, and Jalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jalisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 542 babies have been named Jalisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jalisha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,997 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,997
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Nicknames
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About the Name Jalisha
Jalisha is a girl name .
Jalisha is currently ranked #12,997 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jalisha include Jal, Jay, Jalie, and Jaliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jalisha include Jaliyah, Jaliah, Jalissa, Jalia, Jalisa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis