What is the origin of the name Aleysha?

Aleysha is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Aleysha?

Aleysha is currently ranked #5141 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Aleysha?

Aleysha is pronounced ah-LEE-shah.

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GirlGermanic

Aleysha

ah-LEE-shah

Popularity

#5141

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

575

Peak Year

#36 in 2020

First Recorded

1986

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a modern variant of Alicia, a form of Alice, meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kin'.

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Ally Leisha Lee

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Ally Leisha Lee

Spelling Variations

Aleesha Alaysha Alicia

Similar Names

Alana Alyssa Aaliyah Ashleigh Alisha

Personality Traits

NobleKindGracefulIntelligent

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