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Aleshia

A feminine name likely derived from the Greek name Alexia and meaning "defending warrior".

Name Census estimates that about 2,642 living Americans carry the first name Aleshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aleshia today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aleshia births was 1991 (149 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Aleshia. 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

2.6K

~ 1 in 129,733 Americans

Peak year

1991

149 babies that year

Average age

40

years old

2016 SSA rank

#12,951

Tracked since 1957

Popularity

Aleshia: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Aleshia from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 1,000 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

03775112149196019701980199020002010

Decades

Aleshia 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 Aleshia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1950s02020
1960s0248248
1970s0523523
1980s01,0001,000
1990s0780780
2000s0209209
2010s04646

Geography

Where Aleshias live

The SSA's state-level files cover 22 states and territories. Texas, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the most babies named Aleshia, while Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Aleshia

The name Aleshia is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, where it was derived from the name Alexia, which itself has roots in the Greek word "alexo," meaning "to defend" or "to protect." This name was particularly popular in the region of ancient Greece during the classical period, which spanned from the 5th century BCE to the 4th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Aleshia can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. In his famous work, "The Histories," Herodotus mentions a woman named Aleshia, though little is known about her beyond this reference.

In the Middle Ages, the name Aleshia saw a resurgence in popularity, particularly in various regions of Europe. One notable figure from this period was Aleshia de Montfort, a 13th-century French noblewoman who played a role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.

During the Renaissance, the name Aleshia was associated with several influential figures in the arts and literature. One such individual was Aleshia Veneziano, an Italian painter who lived in the 15th century and was known for her portraits and religious works.

In the 18th century, Aleshia Durande was a French philosopher and writer who contributed to the Enlightenment movement. Her writings focused on topics such as education, women's rights, and social reform.

Moving into the 19th century, Aleshia Brontë was a British author and sister of the famous writers Charlotte and Emily Brontë. Though less renowned than her sisters, Aleshia Brontë wrote several novels and poems that explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.

Throughout its long history, the name Aleshia has maintained a certain elegance and strength, reflecting its Greek roots and the tradition of strong, influential women who have borne this name over the centuries.

People

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FAQ

Aleshia: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Aleshia?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,642 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aleshia 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 129,733 US residents.

Is Aleshia a common name?

We classify Aleshia as "Rare". It ranks above 94.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,826 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Aleshia most popular?

The single biggest year for Aleshia was 1991, when 149 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aleshia is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Aleshia a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aleshia 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.

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