Jesly
How to say it: JES-lee · /ˈdʒɛsli/
Modern American invention, likely blend of Jessica and Leslie elements - no traditional meaning.
Jesly was the 1,236th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 136 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 10-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #690 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,236 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 136 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,377 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×10 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #690 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Jesly arrived recently and has known little use beyond recent decades. Holding at its high in the 2020s, it is expected to keep rising.
What goes with it
Light and breathy, Jesly moves quickly in two parts. Adley shares a similar rhythm.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jesly is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
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