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UK girl's name

Eleesha

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my oath".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Eleesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eleesha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4688, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.

This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Eleesha. 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 2011 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Eleesha ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 girls were registered as Eleesha.
  • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eleesha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4688

2010

Births in 2010

4

Latest year

Peak year

1996

6 births

Estimated living

33

2026

Meaning

What does Eleesha mean?

The given name Eleesha is a relatively modern and unique name that does not have a clear origin in any specific language or culture. It is likely a creative spelling variation of the more common name Alisha, which itself is a derivative of the Arabic name Aliya or Aaliyah, meaning "exalted" or "rising."

While the name Eleesha does not appear to have any direct historical references or recorded examples from ancient texts or scriptures, its root name Alisha or Aaliyah does have some noteworthy associations. The name Aaliyah was famously borne by the American singer and actress Aaliyah Dana Haughton (1979-2001), who tragically passed away in a plane crash at the young age of 22.

Another notable figure with a similar name is Aleesha Gadhia, an Indian-Canadian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 2000s. She was born in 1986 and continues to be an active performer in the Indian music industry.

In the world of sports, Eleesha Coulton is a former Australian rules football player who played for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League Women's (AFLW) competition. She was born in 1994 and played for the Bulldogs from 2017 to 2020.

Eleesha Drennan is a British television presenter and journalist who has worked for various networks such as Sky Sports and ITV. She was born in 1983 and has covered major sporting events like the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup.

Lastly, Eleesha Rusnak is a Canadian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. She was born in 1989 and is known for her roles in projects like "The 100" and "Wayward Pines."

While the name Eleesha is not a historically significant or ancient name, its unique spelling and modern popularity have led to its association with notable individuals across various fields, primarily in the entertainment and sports industries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Eleesha over time

The chart below shows babies named Eleesha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Eleesha, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2010, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Eleesha
02356199620032010

Decades

Eleesha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eleesha 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 #4688 4 1
2000s #4218 14 4
1990s #2759 15 3

Related

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FAQ

Eleesha: questions and answers

How popular is the name Eleesha in the UK right now?

In 2010, Eleesha was ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Eleesha most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Eleesha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Eleesha?

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my oath".

How many people are called Eleesha in the UK?

A total of 33 babies have been registered as Eleesha across the 8 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.