Jelessa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jelessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 32 babies have been named Jelessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jelessa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,060 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,060
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Jelessa
Jelessa is a girl name .
Jelessa is currently ranked #10,060 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jelessa include Jel, Jele, Jeley, Jeleie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Jey, Jeie, and Jelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jelessa include Jelena . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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