Is Alesa a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Alesa is commonly used as a Girl name.

How do you pronounce Alesa?

ah-LEH-sah · IPA: /əˈlɛsə/

Alesa Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-LEH-sah / əˈlɛsə

Hebrew; Greek

Meaning

Hebrew: God's promise; Greek: defender

Historical & Cultural Background

Alesa is often considered a variant of the name Alisa, which has Hebrew roots. In Hebrew, it is associated with the meaning of God's promise. The name has also been linked to Greek origins, where it conveys the idea of a defender or protector. It is a relatively modern name that has gained popularity in various cultures. The name reflects a blend of religious and cultural significance.

Trend Summary

Alesa has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.

Variants

Alisa
Elisa

International Variants

Alesha (English)
Alessa (Italian)
Elisa (Italian)
Alejandra (Spanish)

Famous people named Alesa

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Fictional characters named Alesa

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Sibling Suggestions

Alina Elena Mira Sofia Talia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alesa was first seen in the United States in 1951. Alesa has ranked as high as #1106 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Alesa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alesa (1995)

State	Births	Share
CA	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1951	6
1952	9
1953	12
1954	11
1955	11
1956	8
1957	22
1958	18
1959	27
1960	37
1961	20
1962	25
1963	38
1964	20
1965	27
1966	19
1967	21
1968	18
1969	18
1970	18
1971	9
1972	12
1973	13
1974	8
1975	15
1976	12
1977	16
1978	13
1979	14
1980	13
1981	8
1982	11
1983	11
1984	11
1985	14
1986	14
1987	11
1988	13
1989	17
1990	17
1991	20
1992	19
1993	19
1994	11
1995	20
1996	19
1997	10
1998	11
1999	11
2000	10
2001	15
2002	12
2003	9
2004	9
2005	11
2006	10
2007	10
2008	8
2010	7
2011	7
2012	11
2013	7
2014	8
2016	5
2017	5
2018	5