Total births
223
Girls' name · since 1988
Jalesia
223 babies named Jalesia in U.S. Social Security records since 1988, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 223
- total births
- 1988–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Jalesia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 223 have been recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Jalesia recorded 223 times among girls since 1988, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2016.
- 223 total births
- 1988–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
223 girls have been named Jalesia since 1988, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 223
- total births
- 1988–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Jalesia was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
28 babies were named Jalesia in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Jalesia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jalesia's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jalesia at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Jalesia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2016
- Peak year (1991)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Jalesia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jalesia's strongest decade.
133 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Jalesia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s
1990s
133 births
- 2000s
2000s
58 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 133 births (60% of all-time use).
Jalesia by state
Where Jalesia concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 5 | 2.2% |
Florida share of Jalesia's total US births 2.2%
Even split
5 of 223 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jalesia? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 223 babies named Jalesia. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 28 births.
When was Jalesia most popular? ▼
Jalesia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 133 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Jalesia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jalesia are Florida (5 births), Georgia (5 births), Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Jalesia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jalesia since 1988 -- 29 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Jalesia? ▼
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 Jalesia's data
- Jalesia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (133 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Jalesias (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Jalesia
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jalesia
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Jalynn Girl
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Jaleah Girl
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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, 1988–2016 (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. "Jalesia: Baby Name Since 1988 - 223 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jalesia. 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 Jalesia 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.