Aleshia
Aleshia is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or noble kind.
Origin and history
Aleshia is a modern American spelling variant of Alicia, which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis. It carries the traditional meaning of noble or noble kind. Though it experienced moderate usage in the late 20th century, it is rarely given to newborns in the United States today.
Popularity in the United States
2,826 babies in the United States have been named Aleshia since 1880. It ranks #3336 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.4 %)
- NC (10.4 %)
- GA (8.4 %)
- FL (7 %)
- AL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 20 |
| 1960-1970 | 248 |
| 1970-1980 | 523 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,000 |
| 1990-2000 | 780 |
| 2000-2010 | 209 |
| 2010-2019 | 46 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Leshia, Ally, Lesh
Fun facts
- Aleshia is a phonetic extension of Alicia, which traces back to Alice and the Old High German Adalheidis.
- The name saw its highest U.S. popularity during the late 1970s and 1980s before declining in use.