Aleasha
A feminine variant of the name Alicia, of French origin meaning "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 917 living Americans carry the first name Aleasha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aleasha today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aleasha births was 1987 (52 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aleasha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
917
~ 1 in 373,778 Americans
Peak year
1987
52 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2014 SSA rank
#14,663
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Aleasha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aleasha from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 385 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleasha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aleasha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aleashas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Ohio, New York recorded the most babies named Aleasha, while Texas, Arizona, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aleasha
The name Aleasha is of Arabic origin, stemming from the root word "al-asha," which means "the beautiful one." This name first emerged during the medieval period in the Middle East and was commonly used among Muslim communities.
One of the earliest known references to the name Aleasha can be found in a 12th-century Arabic poetry anthology, where it was used to describe a woman of exceptional beauty and grace. The name gained popularity in the region and soon spread to other parts of the Muslim world.
Historically, the name Aleasha has been associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Aleasha bint Khalid al-Qurashi (1150-1220 CE), a renowned poet and scholar from Andalusia, who was celebrated for her contributions to Arabic literature.
Another prominent figure bearing this name was Aleasha al-Misri (1180-1250 CE), an Egyptian mathematician and astronomer who made significant advancements in the fields of algebra and trigonometry.
In the 14th century, Aleasha bint Ahmad al-Baghdadi (1310-1380 CE) was a respected Islamic jurist and theologian, known for her expertise in Islamic law and her writings on various religious subjects.
During the Ottoman Empire, Aleasha Hatun (1450-1520 CE) was a prominent figure at the court of Sultan Selim I. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for literary and cultural endeavors.
In more recent history, Aleasha al-Khalil (1920-2005 CE) was a renowned Syrian writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and social reform in the Arab world.
While the name Aleasha has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world. However, its historical significance and association with notable figures from the Islamic world remain an integral part of its rich heritage.
People
Aleasha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aleasha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aleasha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aleasha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 917 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aleasha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 373,778 US residents.
Is Aleasha a common name?
We classify Aleasha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 968 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aleasha most popular?
The single biggest year for Aleasha was 1987, when 52 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aleasha is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aleasha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aleasha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.