Lesia

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEE-shuh /ˈliː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A name read either as a variant of Lisa/Leisa (short for Elizabeth) or as the Slavic Olesia, a pet form of Oleksandra/Alexandra ('defender'). The route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft vintage name: Lesia links to Lisa or Slavic Olesia, said 'LEE-shuh.' Route uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Slavic

MeaningA name read either as a variant of Lisa/Leisa (short for Elizabeth) or as the Slavic Olesia, a pet form of Oleksandra/Alexandra ('defender'). The route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2017)#17340 ↘ Falling

2017 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1965

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,180

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

Lesia can be read as a variant of Lisa (from Elizabeth) or as the Slavic Olesia, a pet form of Alexandra, 'defender.' In American use it peaked in 1965 and faded after (said 'LEE-shuh'). The route is uncertain, which we note.

Lesia belonged to the sixties nurseries and is rare today. Rare, soft, and uncertain.

Did you know? Lesia reads as a spin on Lisa or the Slavic Olesia; it peaked around 1965 and has faded since.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Lesia — Variant of Lisa or Slavic Olesia; route uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

LeeSia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lesia mean?

Lesia is read as a variant of Lisa or the Slavic Olesia; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lesia?

It's said LEE-shuh /ˈliː.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lesia a boy or girl name?

Lesia is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Lesia?

Lesia peaked in the mid-sixties and is uncommon now.