Girl · #8,501 in 2026

Shalesa

Current Rank
#8,501
Peak Rank
#8,501 (1990)
Total Babies
9
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1990
First Year
1990
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#8501
Peak Rank
9
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Shalesa

Shalesa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1990, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 9 Shalesas were born — ranking #8,501 that year. As of 2026, Shalesa ranks #8,501 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 9 Shalesas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Where is Shalesa most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • India
    50%
  • United States
    50%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Shalesa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shalesa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shalesa

What does the name Shalesa mean?
Shalesa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shalesa in 2026?
In 2026, Shalesa ranks #8,501 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Shalesa most popular?
Shalesa reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #8,501 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Shalesa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shalesa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shalesa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shalesa include Umeko, Hae, Meline. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Shalesa

Shalesa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 9 births in the dataset. Shalesa's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #8,501. Use the chart and map above to compare Shalesa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.