Alesha

Alesha is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 15 girls in the United States.

Alesha at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alesha

Alesha belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alesha first appears in Social Security records in 1959. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #629 in 1984, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 7,534 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alesha in US records

First recorded (US)
1959
Best US rank
#629 in 1984
Peak year
1990
Babies named Alesha in 2024
15
Total since 1880
7,534

Alesha in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#139 in 2009
Babies named Alesha in 2025
5
Total since 1996
2,850

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alesha mean?

The meaning of Alesha is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alesha a boy or girl name?

Alesha is a girl name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alesha?

Alesha comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alesha?

Alesha first appears in US records in 1959. Its best-ever ranking was #629 in 1984, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].