Rising since 2020, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Aleska since 2006
Babies named Aleska per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Aleska is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 2006. It has been climbing in popularity, particularly since 2020, and reached its peak rank in 2024 at 6,116. In its latest year, 2025, it was given to about 1 in 84,593 girls. The name is most common in New York, which stands as its top state. Its origins are unclear but it likely draws from Slavic roots, possibly as a variant of Aleksa. Aleska fits contemporary naming trends favoring soft, vowel-heavy names ending in 'a.' It remains a rare but growing choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Aleska is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2006. It may be a respelling of Aleksa, a Slavic short form of Alexandra, or a feminine variant of Alex. Its rise in the 2020s suggests it follows trends for soft, 'a'-ending names.
Where Aleska is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Les, Leska, Aly
Sibling names for Aleska
Names that share Aleska's style, for a brother or sister.
