Lesia
Lesia is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Lesia is a female given name of Slavic origin, most commonly used in Ukraine as a diminutive of Oleksandra (Alexandra). The underlying Greek root means 'defender of mankind'. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the mid-to-late 20th century but has become exceedingly rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,180 babies in the United States have been named Lesia since 1880. It ranks #3153 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.5 %)
- MS (9.8 %)
- AL (9.3 %)
- GA (9 %)
- NC (7.2 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 496 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,094 |
| 1970-1980 | 431 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 45 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Lesia
- Lesia Tsurenko: Tennis Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Lesya Ukrainka (born Larysa Kosach) was one of Ukrainian literature's most famous poets and writers.
- It originated as a short form of Oleksandra, which derives from the classical Greek name Alexander.