Holding steady.
Popularity of Aleasha since 1963
Babies named Aleasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 168 |
| 1980s | 385 |
| 1990s | 273 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aleasha is a modern spelling variant of Alicia, itself a form of the ancient Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type.' The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1963 and saw its highest usage in 1987, when it charted as a modest but noticeable alternative to the more standard Alicia. Since then, its frequency has decreased steadily, and by 2025 it remained stable at very low birth counts. Although Aleasha has no recorded top states or rank data, its trajectory suggests a niche choice for parents drawn to phonetic spellings of classic names.
Aleasha is a modern English variant of Alicia, which itself derives from the Old French form of the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of the elements adal 'noble' and heit 'kind, sort'. The name entered English usage in the medieval period and underwent many spelling variations, including Aleasha, popularized in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leesh, Esha, Ali
Sibling names for Aleasha
Names that share Aleasha's style, for a brother or sister.
