Holding steady.
Popularity of Felesha since 1963
Babies named Felesha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1971, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Felesha's real moment was 1977.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Felesha is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1963, a time when creative, rhythmic names ending in -esha were gaining traction. Its peak year of usage was 1977, reflecting the broader popularity of African American invented names in that era. Since then, usage has remained stable but very low, with no recent resurgence. The name has not ranked among the top 1000 nationally and is not concentrated in any particular state. While it may share phonetic elements with Felicia (Latin for 'happy'), Felesha has no historical or linguistic meaning of its own. It represents a creative naming tradition that values individual expression over etymology.
Felesha is a modern invented name that emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century. It likely draws from the popular suffix -esha, seen in names like Tanesha or Alesha, combined with the initial sound of Felicia, which means 'happy' in Latin. The name has no ancient roots or traditional meaning.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Feli, Lee, Lesha
Sibling names for Felesha
Names that share Felesha's style, for a brother or sister.
