Jelesia is a unique and beautiful female given name of Hungarian origin. It is derived from the Hungarian word "jeles", which means "memorable" or "remarkable". The name Jelesia is believed to have been coined by Hungarian poet and playwright, Ferenc Kazinczy, in his epic poem "Zalán futása". In this work, he created the character of Jelesia, who was a brave and intelligent woman. Despite being fictional, Kazinczy's creation has become popular as a given name among Hungarians. Today, Jelesia is still considered an uncommon yet elegant choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their daughter.
The name Jelesia experienced a slight fluctuation in popularity during the years 1989 to 1992, with a total of 23 babies named Jelesia born over these four years. The highest number of newborns sharing this name was recorded in 1991 with seven births, while the lowest occurred in 1989 and 1990 with six and five births respectively.