Jelessa is a unique and beautiful female given name of Ethiopian origin. It means 'beautiful' in Amharic, one of Ethiopia's official languages. Jelessa gained prominence outside of Ethiopia after being used by the family of model Liya Kebede, who was born to Ethiopian parents but raised in France. The name has since been adopted by some families worldwide seeking unique and meaningful names for their daughters.
"The name Jelessa saw consistent popularity from 1988 to 1990, with 32 babies born during these years."