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Aleisha

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Pronounced ah-LEE-shah /ɑˈli.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Alicia/Alisha — from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Adelaide); also linked to the Arabic, 'protected by God'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble: Aleisha is a form of Alicia. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-LEE-shah').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA form/spelling of Alicia/Alisha — from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Adelaide); also linked to the Arabic, 'protected by God'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7501 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,013

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919612025

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

Aleisha is a form/spelling of Alicia/Alisha — from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Adelaide); it is also linked to the Arabic, 'protected by God' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-LEE-shah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Alicia. Rare, noble at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Alicia comes from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Adelaide) — Aleisha is a form of it (also linked to Arabic 'protected by God') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-LEE-shah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Alicia — routes layered

Variations

AlishaAliciaAleesha

Nicknames

Leisha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleisha mean?

Aleisha is a form of Alicia/Alisha — Germanic 'noble'; also linked to Arabic 'protected by God'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aleisha?

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

Is Aleisha a boy or girl name?

Aleisha is a girl's name.

How popular is Aleisha?

Aleisha is a rare name in the U.S.

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