Holding steady.
Popularity of Leshia since 1960
Babies named Leshia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 348 |
| 1970s | 91 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leshia is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1960, its peak year of use, with no recorded births since then. With a one-in-N ratio that is undefined due to extremely low frequency, the name has never entered common usage. The name's trajectory is stable at zero, indicating it has not revived or grown in popularity. It has no associated top states, reflecting its scattered, minimal appearance. Leshia likely represents a mid-20th-century trend of creatively respelling or combining elements from names like Alicia, Tishia, or Tasha. Its obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an almost unheard-of name.
Leshia likely originated as a modern American coinage, possibly influenced by names like Alicia or Tishia. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1960 and has remained rare, with no recorded usage in recent decades. The name may have been created by combining a popular prefix or suffix pattern rather than deriving from a traditional source.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lea, Lee, Lesh
Sibling names for Leshia
Names that share Leshia's style, for a brother or sister.
