UK girl's name
Aleasha
A feminine variant of the name Alicia, of French origin meaning "noble".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aleasha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aleasha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3985, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 22 births.
This profile covers 158 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 157 living people in the UK are called Aleasha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aleasha ranked #3985 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 22 girls were registered as Aleasha.
- • About 157 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aleasha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3985
2018
Births in 2018
5
Latest year
Peak year
2006
22 births
Estimated living
157
2026
Meaning
What does Aleasha mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aleasha over time
The chart below shows babies named Aleasha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aleasha, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2018, compared with 22 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleasha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aleasha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4650 | 26 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2262 | 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2120 | 32 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Aleasha
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aleasha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aleasha in the UK right now?
In 2018, Aleasha was ranked #3985 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Aleasha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 22 babies registered as Aleasha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aleasha?
A feminine variant of the name Alicia, of French origin meaning "noble".
How many people are called Aleasha in the UK?
A total of 158 babies have been registered as Aleasha across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.