UK girl's name
Aleisha
Feminine variation of the Scottish name Alison, meaning "noble" or "exalted.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aleisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aleisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 66 births.
This profile covers 800 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 5% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 938 living people in the UK are called Aleisha. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aleisha ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 66 girls were registered as Aleisha.
- • Aleisha ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #330 in 2012.
- • About 938 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aleisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
66 births
Estimated living
938
2026
Meaning
What does Aleisha mean?
The given name Aleisha is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to ancient times. It is a variation of the name Alicia or Alisha, which is derived from the Arabic name "Al-'Aliyyah," meaning "the exalted" or "the noble one."
In the early Islamic era, the name Al-'Aliyyah was often used to refer to individuals of high social status or noble lineage. As Arabic culture and influence spread across various regions, the name evolved into different spellings and variations, including Aleisha.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aleisha can be found in historical documents from the medieval period in the Middle East. It appeared occasionally in records of prominent families and noble households, reflecting the name's association with nobility and prestige.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aleisha. For instance, Aleisha Fazal (1972-), an Indian-Canadian journalist and author, gained recognition for her work on human rights and social justice issues. Another prominent figure was Aleisha Adamo (1986-), an Australian professional tennis player who achieved success on the WTA Tour in the early 2000s.
In the realm of literature, Aleisha Browne (1952-2018) was a celebrated British poet and playwright, known for her poignant works exploring themes of identity and cultural diversity. Her literary contributions earned her multiple awards and accolades during her lifetime.
The name Aleisha also found its way into historical records in the Middle Ages. One notable example is Aleisha al-Quraishi (1127-1198), a renowned female scholar and poet from Baghdad, who was highly respected for her intellectual pursuits and contributions to literature during the Abbasid Caliphate.
Additionally, Aleisha Khan (1868-1942) was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, known for her activism and involvement in the struggle against British colonial rule. Her unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom earned her a place in the annals of Indian history.
While the name Aleisha has evolved over time and across different cultures, its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language and the rich historical legacy of the Middle East. The name continues to be cherished and embraced by families worldwide, carrying with it a sense of nobility and exaltation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aleisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Aleisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aleisha, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 66 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aleisha 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 | #2544 | 180 | 10 |
| 2000s | #647 | 501 | 10 |
| 1990s | #775 | 119 | 4 |
Geography
Where Aleisha is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aleisha. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Aleisha ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #330 in 2012.
Across the UK
Aleisha in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#564 in 2013
19 years of NRS records, 136 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#330 in 2012
2 years of NISRA records, 8 total registered
Related
Names similar to Aleisha
- 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
Aleisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aleisha in the UK right now?
In 2019, Aleisha was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aleisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 66 babies registered as Aleisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aleisha?
Feminine variation of the Scottish name Alison, meaning "noble" or "exalted.".
How many people are called Aleisha in the UK?
A total of 800 babies have been registered as Aleisha across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 136 more in Scotland and 8 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Aleisha most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aleisha ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #330 in 2012. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.