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Aleysha

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Pronounced ə-LEE-shah /əˈli.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Alicia/Aleisha — from Germanic adal, 'noble', via AliceMedium

In 30 seconds: Noble and soft: Aleysha spells Alicia/Aleisha — 'noble'. Lyrical, elegant, and warm.

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Origin MediumGerman

MeaningSpelling of Alicia/Aleisha — from Germanic adal, 'noble', via Alice

U.S. rank (2024)#5141 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 575

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Aleysha is a spelling of Alicia/Aleisha — from Germanic adal, 'noble', via Alice. A lyrical, elegant name; the -eysha styling personalizes it (nickname Aly or Leysha).

It registers thinly beside Alicia. Rare, noble at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alicia comes from Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Alice) — Aleysha is a phonetic -eysha spelling; lyrical and soft.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Alicia — root etymology

Variations

AliciaAleishaAleesha

Nicknames

Aly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleysha mean?

Aleysha spells Alicia/Aleisha — Germanic 'noble' (via Alice).

How do you pronounce Aleysha?

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

Is Aleysha a boy or girl name?

Aleysha is a girl's name.

How popular is Aleysha?

Aleysha is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Alicia is more common.