Chalk landing place
Chelesa is a rare variant of Chelsea, which originates from an Old English place name meaning a landing place for chalk or limestone. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine given name, though this specific spelling remains highly unusual. It evokes the trendy, coastal associations of the London borough.
Less common today
Chelesa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,082 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
