Total births
647
Girls' name · since 1988
Jalesa
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 647 babies named Jalesa, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 647
- total births
- 1988–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
Jalesa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 647 have been recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jalesa has been recorded 647 times among girls since 1988, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2011.
- 647 total births
- 1988–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
647 girls have been named Jalesa since 1988, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 647
- total births
- 1988–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Jalesa was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
93 babies were named Jalesa in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Jalesa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jalesa's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 13% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 87%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 93, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jalesa at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Jalesa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2011
- Peak year (1990)
- 93
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Jalesa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jalesa's strongest decade.
414 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Jalesa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 161
1980s
161 births
- 1990s
1990s
414 births
- 2000s 65
2000s
65 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 414 births (64% of all-time use).
How Jalesa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jalesa's total volume
Jalesa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jalesa by state
Where Jalesa concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 33 | 5.1% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 27 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 21 | 3.2% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 20 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 18 | 2.8% |
| #6 | New York | | 17 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 15 | 2.3% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 12 | 1.9% |
Georgia share of Jalesa's total US births 5.1%
Even split
33 of 647 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Jalesa appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jalesa? ▼
647 babies have been named Jalesa since 1988. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1990 with 93 births.
When was Jalesa most popular? ▼
Jalesa was most popular in the 1990s decade with 414 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Jalesa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jalesa are Georgia (33 births), North Carolina (27 births), Texas (21 births).
How long has the name Jalesa been used? ▼
Records for Jalesa go back to 1988, giving 24 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Jalesa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaliyah, Jalisa, Jalyn, Jalynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jalesa's data
- Jalesa's decade-level peak was the 1990s (414 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Jalesas (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jalesa
Nearby Names Like Jalesa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jalesa
Jaliyah Girl
#804 12,277 births
Jalisa Girl
#4822 6,194 births
Jalyn Girl
#10417 4,827 births
Jalynn Girl
#6446 4,774 births
Jaleah Girl
#2224 3,727 births
Compare Jalesa side by side: Jalesa vs Jaliyah Jalesa vs Jalisa Jalesa vs Jalyn
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jalesa: Baby Name Since 1988 - 647 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jalesa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jalesa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.