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Aleesha

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Pronounced uh-LEE-shah /əˈli.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Alisha/Alicia — a form of Adelaide/Alice, from the Germanic adal, 'noble', hence 'noble; of noble kind'Low

In 30 seconds: Noble; of noble kind: Aleesha spells Alisha/Alicia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'uh-LEE-shah').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Alisha/Alicia — a form of Adelaide/Alice, from the Germanic adal, 'noble', hence 'noble; of noble kind'
U.S. rank (2024)#9554 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,942

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219702024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aleesha is a spelling of Alisha/Alicia — a form of Adelaide/Alice, from the Germanic adal, 'noble', hence 'noble; of noble kind'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'uh-LEE-shah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Alisha. Rare in this form, noble at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alicia/Alisha comes from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Alice) — Aleesha is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'uh-LEE-shah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Alisha — Germanic etymology

Variations

AlishaAliciaAlysha

Nicknames

Lisha

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Alisha— the standard spelling
Alicia— a kin form
Alysha— a fellow spelling
Aleisha— a companion spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleesha mean?

Aleesha spells Alisha/Alicia — Germanic 'noble; of noble kind' (from adal, 'noble').

How do you pronounce Aleesha?

It's said uh-LEE-shah /əˈli.ʃɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aleesha a boy or girl name?

Aleesha is a girl's name.

How popular is Aleesha?

Aleesha is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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