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Aleshia
Pronounced uh-LEE-shuh /əˈliːʃə/High
Meaning: Aleshia is a phonetic spelling of Alicia or Alisha, both forms of Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble'. The -eshia spelling maps the soft American pronunciation of the name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Aleshia is a spell-it-as-it-sounds form of Alicia or Alisha, both softened forms of Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble'. American parents drawn to the gliding sound often chose spellings like Aleshia to capture it directly.
A woman named Aleshia at its 1991 high is now in her thirties. It reads early-nineties and has not revived; Alicia and Alisha remain the standard forms. The phonetic spelling is its main practical note, inviting a quick clarification against the more common versions.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aleshia mean?
Aleshia is a spelling of Alicia or Alisha, forms of Alice, meaning 'noble'.
How do you pronounce Aleshia?
It's said uh-LEE-shuh /əˈliːʃə/ — three syllables, stress in the middle.
Is Aleshia a boy or girl name?
Aleshia is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Aleshia?
Aleshia was an uncommon spelling that peaked in the early nineties and has been rare since.