UK girl's name
Kaleisha
Modern feminine name derived from a Native American origin, meaning "brave one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaleisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaleisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 5 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1998 to 2006. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Kaleisha. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaleisha ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 5 girls were registered as Kaleisha.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaleisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
5 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Kaleisha mean?
The name Kaleisha is a modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not have any known roots in ancient languages or cultures. There are no historical references to the name Kaleisha in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Kaleisha are from the late 1900s and early 2000s. It appears to be a combination of the names Kalei and Alisha, both of which have origins in different cultures and languages. However, the name Kaleisha itself does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin.
As a relatively new name, there are not many notable historical figures who bore the name Kaleisha. Most individuals with this name are likely to be contemporary or from recent decades. Here are a few examples of people named Kaleisha:
1. Kaleisha Deradie, a Trinidadian sprinter who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. 2. Kaleisha Christie, a Jamaican sprinter who participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics. 3. Kaleisha Boyd, an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL Women's competition. 4. Kaleisha Humphries, a Canadian basketball player who played for the University of Manitoba Bisons. 5. Kaleisha Richards, a Jamaican track and field athlete who specialized in the 400-meter hurdles.
Due to the relatively recent origin of the name Kaleisha, there are limited historical records or notable figures associated with it prior to the late 20th century. As a modern name, its usage and popularity may continue to evolve in the years to come.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaleisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaleisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaleisha, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaleisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaleisha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4275 | 17 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kaleisha
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kaleisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaleisha in the UK right now?
In 2006, Kaleisha was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kaleisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 5 babies registered as Kaleisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaleisha?
Modern feminine name derived from a Native American origin, meaning "brave one".
How many people are called Kaleisha in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Kaleisha across the 6 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.