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Leisha

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Pronounced LEE-shah /ˈli.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: Short form of Alisha/Aleesha — variously 'noble' (Alice) or Arabic 'protected by God'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and bright: Leisha shortens Alisha — 'noble' (or 'protected by God'). Warm, modern, and lovely.
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Origin MediumGerman, Arabic
MeaningShort form of Alisha/Aleesha — variously 'noble' (Alice) or Arabic 'protected by God'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6709 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,090

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119562025

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

Leisha is a short form of Alisha/Aleesha — variously a form of Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble', or Arabic 'protected by God' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, warm modern name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, noble-or-protected at the root, and soft.

Did you know? Leisha shortens Alisha/Aleesha — a form of Alice ('noble'), overlapping Arabic 'protected by God'; a soft, modern name.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Alisha — routes layered

Variations

AlishaAleeshaLisha

Nicknames

Lee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leisha mean?

Leisha shortens Alisha — 'noble' (Alice) or 'protected by God' (Arabic); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Leisha?

It's said LEE-shah /ˈli.ʃɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leisha a boy or girl name?

Leisha is a girl's name.

How popular is Leisha?

Leisha is a rare name in the U.S.

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