Rising since 1986, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Aleysha since 1986
Babies named Aleysha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 176 |
| 2010s | 161 |
| 2020s | 158 |
Meaning & origin
Aleysha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986, a period when creative respellings of classic names began gaining popularity. The name reached its peak rank of 4,067 in 2025, a sign of its ongoing if niche appeal. With a trajectory that has been rising since its introduction, Aleysha remains a rare choice: only about 1 in 45,922 newborns received this name in 2025. Its strongest showings have been in Pennsylvania and Florida, two states where diverse naming trends often converge. As a modern variant of the venerable Alicia, Aleysha offers a familiar sound with a distinctive spelling, appealing to parents who want a name that feels both contemporary and recognizable.
Aleysha is a modern English respelling of Alicia, which itself derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of adal 'noble' and heit 'kind, sort'. The name entered English via French and Latin forms. This particular spelling has been in use since the late 20th century, reflecting a trend toward phonetic and creative respellings.
Where Aleysha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lee, Sha
Sibling names for Aleysha
Names that share Aleysha's style, for a brother or sister.
