Telisa

Telisa is a feminine name that likely emerged as a variation of names like Teresa or Elisa, or possibly as a combination name blending elements of multiple sources. The name has a melodic quality with its soft consonants and vowel endings. While never widely common, Telisa saw modest usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s when similar-sounding invented names were fashionable. The name has a contemporary feel while still sounding familiar to the ear. Telisa appeals to parents seeking a name that's uncommon but not completely unfamiliar, with a gentle, feminine sound. Its relative rarity means a Telisa is likely to be the only one in her class or workplace.

Pronounced tuh-LEE-suh.

As of October 2026, Telisa ranked #17453 in US births in 2007 SSA, peaked at #1831 in 1973.