Aleesha
Every Aleesha since 1970 — 1,942 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleesha
Aleesha is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1970, 1,942 American babies have been named Aleesha. Its peak came in 1992, when 90 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aleesha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleesha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,588 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,083 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,418 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,269 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,408 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9,845 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,316 |
| 2016 | 12 | #8,908 |
| 2015 | 12 | #8,966 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,167 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,762 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,353 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,575 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,783 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,229 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,362 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,379 |
| 2006 | 46 | #3,470 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,122 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,825 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,533 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,198 |
| 2001 | 47 | #3,009 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,941 |
| 1995 | 88 | #1,671 |
| 1990 | 86 | #1,702 |
| 1985 | 38 | #2,545 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,215 |
| 1975 | 18 | #3,637 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,375 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aleesha in 2025?
Aleesha did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Aleesha?
1,942 babies have been named Aleesha in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleesha most popular?
Aleesha peaked in 1992, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Aleesha a boy or girl name?
Aleesha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleesha rising or falling?
Aleesha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.