UK girl's name
Jesleen
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jesleen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jesleen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2017 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Jesleen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jesleen ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 girls were registered as Jesleen.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jesleen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Jesleen mean?
The name Jesleen is believed to have origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Punjab and Haryana. It is a combination of two words, "Jes" and "leen," derived from Sanskrit. The word "Jes" is thought to be a variation of "Jaya," meaning victorious or triumphant, while "leen" is believed to be derived from the word "leena," meaning absorbed or immersed.
The name Jesleen does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its components can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language, which has had a significant influence on many Indian languages and cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jesleen dates back to the late 20th century. It is believed to have gained popularity as a unique and modern name among certain communities in India and among the Indian diaspora around the world.
While the name Jesleen may not have a long historical lineage, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name. Jesleen Kaur is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in several Punjabi films and television shows. She was born in 1988 in Chandigarh, India.
Another notable individual is Jesleen Singh, an Indian-Australian singer-songwriter and musician based in Melbourne, Australia. She has released several albums and EPs, blending various genres such as pop, indie, and folk music.
Jesleen Kaur Nayyar is an Indian badminton player who has represented India in various international tournaments. She was born in 1995 in Chandigarh, India.
Jesleen Johal is a Canadian television personality and lifestyle blogger. She has hosted shows on various Canadian networks and has a significant online presence.
Jesleen Arora is an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur based in New Delhi, India. She is known for her contemporary Indian clothing line and has been recognized for her contributions to the fashion industry.
These individuals, while not necessarily historical figures, have made noteworthy contributions in their respective fields and have brought recognition to the name Jesleen in recent times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jesleen over time
The chart below shows babies named Jesleen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jesleen, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jesleen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jesleen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5716 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Jesleen
- Jessica 105,041
- Jasmine 35,227
- Jade 19,646
- Julia 11,780
- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Jesleen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jesleen in the UK right now?
In 2018, Jesleen was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jesleen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Jesleen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jesleen?
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
How many people are called Jesleen in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Jesleen across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.