What is the origin of the name Jaleesa?

Jaleesa is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Jaleesa?

Jaleesa is currently ranked #14146 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jaleesa?

Jaleesa is pronounced jah-LEE-sah.

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GirlHebrew

Jaleesa

jah-LEE-sah

Popularity

#14146

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,267

Peak Year

#718 in 1988

First Recorded

1987

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern invented name, likely a combination of 'Ja-' prefix with 'Lisa'. Lisa is a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God' in Hebrew.

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Lee Lisa Jal

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Lee Lisa Jal

Spelling Variations

Jalisa Jaleesa

Similar Names

Latisha Tanisha Aaliyah Jazmine

Personality Traits

IndependentFriendlyOutgoingConfident

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