A 1960s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Alesia since 1947
Babies named Alesia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 474 |
| 1960s | 3,304 |
| 1970s | 609 |
| 1980s | 1,164 |
| 1990s | 868 |
| 2000s | 600 |
| 2010s | 333 |
| 2020s | 161 |
Meaning & origin
Alesia is a name that quietly gained traction in mid-20th-century America, first appearing in official records in 1947. It reached its peak popularity in 1963, with a rank of 2,174 that year. After declining for decades, it has shown a slight resurgence since 2022, with 502 other girls per 1 million bearing a name that continues to appeal to parents seeking a melodic, uncommon choice. Its similarity to the well-known Alecia and Alisha may contribute to its occasional revival. Though it never broke into the top 1,000, Alesia's gentle sound and adaptable nicknames have kept it in steady if low use.
Alesia is a modern English name that emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1947. It may derive from the Greek Alethea, meaning 'truth', or serve as a feminine form of Alexius, derived from Greek alexein 'to defend' (via Alexis or Alexander). Its rise in the 1960s coincided with a trend for melodic -ia and -sia endings, giving it a contemporary feel without deep historical roots.
Where Alesia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alesia” around the world
Where Alesia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lea, Sia, Lessa
Sibling names for Alesia
Names that share Alesia's style, for a brother or sister.
