Elesha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-LEH-sha / ɛˈlɛʃəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is salvation; English: variant of Alicia
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elesha has Hebrew origins, where it is derived from the name Elisha, meaning 'God is salvation.' It has also been adopted in English-speaking countries as a variant of Alicia. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting a blend of religious significance and modern appeal.
Trend Summary
Elesha has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elisha
- Alicia
International Variants
- Elisa (Italian)
- Alicia (Spanish)
- Alisha (English)
Famous people named Elesha
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Fictional characters named Elesha
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elesha was first seen in the United States in 1959. Elesha has ranked as high as #1115 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Elesha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elesha (1972)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |