Holding steady.
Popularity of Lesha since 1955
Babies named Lesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 476 |
| 1970s | 252 |
| 1980s | 204 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lesha is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1955. Its peak year came in 1960, when the name saw its highest usage, though it never entered the top thousand. Since then, its trajectory has been stable at a very low frequency, with fewer than five annual births in recent years. The name may have originated as a feminine variant of Leshawn or as a respelling of Alicia, but definitive etymological evidence is lacking. Despite its rarity, Lesha carries a melodic, two-syllable sound that fits contemporary naming trends. No top states can be identified for this name due to its infrequency.
Lesha is likely a modern American coinage, possibly arising as a diminutive or variant of Alicia or as a feminine form of the name Leshawn. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1955 and saw modest use in the 1960s, but has remained relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Sha, Lesh
Sibling names for Lesha
Names that share Lesha's style, for a brother or sister.
