What is the origin of the name Alesha?

Alesha is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Alesha?

Alesha is currently ranked #7239 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alesha?

Alesha is pronounced uh-LEE-shuh.

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GirlGermanic

Alesha

uh-LEE-shuh

Popularity

#7239

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

7,540

Peak Year

#306 in 1990

First Recorded

1959

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Alicia, derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind'.

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Ali Lesh Leesh

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Ali Lesh Leesh

Spelling Variations

Alicia Alisha Alecia Alesia

Similar Names

Alana Eliza Amelia Ava

Personality Traits

NobleKindGenerousGraceful

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