Alesha

Phonetic spelling of Alicia; also Sanskrit

"protected by God"

Alesha Origin and Meaning

The name Alesha is a girl's name.

Alesha is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic contexts, it functions as a diminutive of Alexei or Alexander, derived from the Greek 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' or 'to help.' In English-speaking countries, it emerged as a variant spelling of Alicia or Alyssa. The name gained visibility in the UK through British singer and television personality Alesha Dixon. With its soft sounds and approachable quality, Alesha strikes a balance between familiarity and distinctiveness. Though never reaching top-tier popularity, it saw moderate usage in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. The name conveys a friendly, contemporary feeling while maintaining cross-cultural versatility.

Alesha Rank in US Top 1000

# 957 in the US

Popularity of the name Alesha

• 735 England 2020

Famous People Named Alesha

• Alesha Anjanette Dixon British singer and TV personality, formerly of group Mis,Teeq
• Alesha Marie Oreskovich American model
• Alesha Louise Clifford Australian footballer

The name Alesha in Pop Culture

• Alesha Phillips character on "Law & Order: UK"
• Alesha the Acrobat Fairy Rainbow Magic book series