Alesha

Alesha: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Alesha

  • A female given name from the Germanic languages.

Etymology

One of the modern variations of Alicia.

How popular is Alesha?

13U.S. babies in 2025
#629peak rank (1984)
7,553babies since 1880

Since 1880, 7,547 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Alesha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #629 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #6967 in 1989. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Alesha FAQ

What does the name Alesha mean?

A female given name from the Germanic languages. One of the modern variations of Alicia.

What is the origin of the name Alesha?

Alesha is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Alesha?

Since 1880, 7,547 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Alesha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #629 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #6967 in 1989. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Alesha a boy or girl name?

Alesha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,547 girls and 6 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.