Leisha Girl

Popularity: #931 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-sha /ˈliːʃə/

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: God's promise; English: derived from Alicia

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Leisha is believed to be a variant of the name Alicia, which has its roots in the Old High German name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind' or 'of noble birth.' The name underwent various transformations as it spread through different languages and cultures. From Old High German, it evolved into the Latin form Adalheidis, which was then adapted into the Old French form Aalis or Alis, eventually leading to the modern English Alicia.

The name Leisha likely emerged as a phonetic variation or diminutive of Alicia, particularly in English-speaking contexts, where it gained traction in the late 20th century. Historically, the name Alicia has been borne by notable figures, including saints and queens.

One of the most significant early references is Saint Alice of Schaerbeek, a 13th-century figure who was venerated in Belgium. The name also appears in literature, with its variants being used in medieval texts and later in works such as the 19th-century novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, which contributed to the name's cultural resonance.

The name Leisha, while less documented in historical texts, reflects the broader tradition of names derived from Alicia and its variants. Culturally, names like Leisha carry connotations of nobility and grace, reflecting the qualities associated with their etymological roots.

The enduring appeal of such names can be attributed to their melodic sound and the positive attributes they evoke. The diminutive form Leisha may also suggest familiarity and affection, which are common in many cultures when addressing loved ones.

Overall, the name Leisha, as a variant of Alicia, encapsulates a rich linguistic heritage and cultural significance that has evolved over centuries.

Famous people named Leisha

In this section, you will find notable people named Leisha. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Leisha who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Leisha who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Leisha Hailey is an actress and musician best known for The L Word, The L Word: Generation Q, and The New Normal.

Leisha W. is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in the indie music scene.

Fictional characters named Leisha

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Leisha is a fictional character from the novel Leisha's Song by Anne McCaffrey. She is a talented musician with the ability to influence emotions through her music.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Leisha, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Leisha. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AliciaLeilaLenaLilaTishaNishaMishaAisha

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leisha was first seen in the United States in 1956.

Leisha has ranked as high as #1520 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Kentucky, Ohio, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Leisha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Leisha is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Leisha was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Leisha.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 17 17
2024 32 32
2023 31 31
2022 16 16
2021 10 10
2020 6 6
2019 10 10
2018 5 5
2017 10 10
2015 8 8
2014 8 8
2013 5 5
2012 10 10
2011 7 7
2010 10 10
2009 10 10
2008 11 11
2007 9 9
2006 6 6
2005 11 11
2004 15 15
2003 10 10
2002 13 13
2001 19 19
2000 9 9
1999 5 5
1998 15 15
1997 12 12
1996 14 14
1995 18 18
1994 16 16
1993 23 23
1992 33 33
1991 31 31
1990 47 47
1989 37 37
1988 24 24
1987 29 29
1986 26 26
1985 28 28
1984 34 34
1983 29 29
1982 31 31
1981 43 43
1980 42 42
1979 37 37
1978 43 43
1977 41 41
1976 41 41
1975 36 36
1974 32 32
1973 35 35
1972 36 36
1971 43 43
1970 39 39
1969 41 41
1968 33 33
1967 49 49
1966 49 49
1965 54 54
1964 71 71
1963 115 115
1962 118 118
1961 144 144
1960 142 142
1959 50 50
1958 10 10
1957 8 8
1956 6 6

Top States for Leisha (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 6
55%
IN 5
45%