Aleisha Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aleisha is a modern English name that originates from the Old High German name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind'. It evolved through Alicia in Latin and Spanish before becoming popular in its current form. The name is associated with traits of creativity and individuality, and it does not have any biblical significance.
The name Aleisha is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aleisha has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aleisha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11599th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2349th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1538th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3344th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6374th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aleisha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aleisha"
Pronunciation
/əˈliːʃə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Aleisha is a modern variant of the name Alicia, which derives from the Old High German name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind' or 'noble sort'.
Meaning
noble kind
Language Evolution
Adalheidis (Old High German), Alicia (Latin and Spanish), Aleisha (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variation of Alicia.
Variants & Derivatives
Alicia, Alysha, Aleisha, Alyssa
Modern Popularity & Image
Aleisha is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Aleisha McDonald (Australian singer), Aleisha Allen (American actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aleisha"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aleisha"
"Aleisha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11599th of 12526 | 7 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2349th of 19264 | 547 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1538th of 27321 | 1,495 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3344th of 35406 | 722 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6374th of 30306 | 228 |
Regional Popularity of "Aleisha" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Aleisha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
74.91% 2200th/2937 |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
56.48% 1987th/3518 |
78.14% 3160th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
43.28% 1595th/3685 |
44.58% 1995th/4475 |
29.34% 1524th/5194 |
46.02% 2907th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
78.00% 3574th/4582 |
62.45% 3225th/5164 |
48.26% 3529th/7313 |
76.74% 5727th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
87.74% 3937th/4487 |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Aleisha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aleisha" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.