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Alesha

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

Meaning: A form of Alisha/Alicia — ultimately from Adalheidis (Adelaide), 'noble; of a noble kind'; sometimes also linked to Sanskrit; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; of the nobility: Alesha is a form of Alisha. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-LEE-shah').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA form of Alisha/Alicia — ultimately from Adalheidis (Adelaide), 'noble; of a noble kind'; sometimes also linked to Sanskrit; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7239 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,534

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019592024

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

Alesha is a form of Alisha/Alicia — ultimately from Adalheidis (Adelaide), 'noble; of a noble kind' — and is sometimes also linked to Sanskrit (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-LEE-shah'; nickname Lesha).

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

Did you know? Alicia/Alisha traces to Adalheidis (Adelaide), 'noble; of a noble kind' — Alesha is a spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-LEE-shah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Alisha — routes layered

Variations

AlishaAliciaAleisha

Nicknames

Lesha

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If you like Alesha…

Alisha— the standard form
Alicia— a kin form
Alaysha— shares the -ha ending
Alysha— a fellow Germanic choice
Adelaide— another Germanic name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alesha mean?

Alesha is a form of Alisha/Alicia — 'noble; of the nobility' (from Adelaide); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alesha?

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

Is Alesha a boy or girl name?

Alesha is a girl's name.

How popular is Alesha?

Alesha is a rare name in the U.S.

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