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UK girl's name

Ellesha

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Ellen and Alicia.

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.

Ellesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ellesha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 21 births.

This profile covers 129 England and Wales registrations across 13 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 14% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 128 living people in the UK are called Ellesha. 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

  • Ellesha ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1997, when 21 girls were registered as Ellesha.
  • About 128 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ellesha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5707

2010

Births in 2010

3

Latest year

Peak year

1997

21 births

Estimated living

128

2026

Meaning

What does Ellesha mean?

The name Ellesha is a relatively modern invention, with its origins tracing back to the late 20th century. It is believed to have been derived from a combination of the English names Ellen and Lesha, which have distinct roots and meanings.

The name Ellen is of Greek origin, derived from the word "helene," meaning "bright one" or "shining light." It was a popular name in medieval Europe and has been used throughout history by various notable figures, including Ellen Terry, a renowned English actress from the 19th century.

Lesha, on the other hand, is a Russian diminutive form of the name Aleksandra, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men." It has been used as a feminine name in Slavic countries for centuries.

The blending of these two names, Ellen and Lesha, resulted in the creation of the name Ellesha, which first appeared in the late 20th century. While its origins are relatively modern, the name carries a harmonious combination of meanings from its component parts, suggesting a "bright defender" or a "shining protector."

Unfortunately, due to its recent emergence, there are no well-known historical figures or personalities who bore the name Ellesha. However, it is worth mentioning a few notable individuals who shared the names Ellen or Lesha, as they may have influenced the creation of this unique name.

Ellen DeGeneres, born in 1958, is a renowned American comedian, television host, and actress, known for her groundbreaking talk show and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. Aleksandra Kollontai, born in 1872, was a Russian revolutionary and diplomat who played a prominent role in the Bolshevik Revolution and was a staunch advocate for women's rights.

As the name Ellesha continues to gain popularity, it may well inspire future generations of notable individuals to embrace its unique blend of cultural influences and meanings.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ellesha over time

The chart below shows babies named Ellesha 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 Ellesha, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 21 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ellesha
05111621199620032010

Decades

Ellesha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ellesha 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 #5707 3 1
2000s #2187 71 8
1990s #1413 55 4

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FAQ

Ellesha: questions and answers

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

In 2010, Ellesha was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Ellesha most popular?

The peak year on record was 1997, with 21 babies registered as Ellesha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ellesha?

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Ellen and Alicia.

How many people are called Ellesha in the UK?

A total of 129 babies have been registered as Ellesha across the 13 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.