UK girl's name
Aleshia
A feminine name likely derived from the Greek name Alexia and meaning "defending warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aleshia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aleshia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 9 births.
This profile covers 84 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1997 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 87 living people in the UK are called Aleshia. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aleshia ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 9 girls were registered as Aleshia.
- • Aleshia ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #531 in 1996.
- • About 87 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aleshia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
9 births
Estimated living
87
2026
Meaning
What does Aleshia mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aleshia over time
The chart below shows babies named Aleshia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aleshia, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleshia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aleshia 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 | #4005 | 23 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3493 | 41 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2298 | 20 | 3 |
Geography
Where Aleshia is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aleshia. 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.
Aleshia ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #531 in 1996.
Across the UK
Aleshia in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#531 in 1996
1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered
Related
Names similar to Aleshia
- 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
Aleshia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aleshia in the UK right now?
In 2013, Aleshia was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aleshia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 9 babies registered as Aleshia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aleshia?
A feminine name likely derived from the Greek name Alexia and meaning "defending warrior".
How many people are called Aleshia in the UK?
A total of 84 babies have been registered as Aleshia across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.
Where is Aleshia most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aleshia ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #531 in 1996. 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.