Alesha
One of the modern variations of Alicia.
Every Alesha since 1959 — 7,553 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alesha
Alesha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,909 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 7,553 American babies have been named Alesha. Its peak came in 1990, when 306 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 Alesha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alesha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #7,909 | — | — |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,266 | — | — |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,655 | — | — |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,467 | — | — |
| 2021 | 20 | #5,961 | — | — |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,333 | — | — |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,914 | — | — |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,773 | — | — |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,070 | — | — |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,430 | — | — |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,920 | — | — |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,170 | — | — |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,020 | — | — |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,646 | — | — |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,916 | — | — |
| 2010 | 53 | #3,126 | — | — |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,894 | — | — |
| 2008 | 78 | #2,441 | — | — |
| 2007 | 78 | #2,419 | — | — |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,703 | — | — |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,381 | — | — |
| 2004 | 92 | #1,999 | — | — |
| 2003 | 78 | #2,204 | — | — |
| 2002 | 98 | #1,821 | — | — |
| 2001 | 114 | #1,611 | — | — |
| 2000 | 121 | #1,511 | — | — |
| 1995 | 207 | #911 | — | — |
| 1990 | 306 | #693 | — | — |
| 1985 | 244 | #709 | — | — |
| 1980 | 239 | #710 | — | — |
| 1975 | 142 | #915 | — | — |
| 1970 | 74 | #1,408 | — | — |
| 1965 | 30 | #2,156 | — | — |
| 1960 | 10 | #4,189 | — | — |
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Famous people named Alesha
- Alesha Dixon Singer · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alesha mean?
One of the modern variations of Alicia.
How popular is the name Alesha in 2025?
Alesha ranked #7,909 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alesha?
7,553 babies have been named Alesha in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alesha most popular?
Alesha peaked in 1990, when 306 newborns received the name.
Is Alesha a boy or girl name?
Alesha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alesha rising or falling?
Alesha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alesha?
Well-known people named Alesha include Alesha Dixon (singer).