girl's name
Lesa
LEE-suh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 11,457
Lesa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1962, when 778 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lesa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 117 |
| 1950s | 2,472 |
| 1960s | 6,322 |
| 1970s | 1,693 |
| 1980s | 547 |
| 1990s | 205 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 17 |
How Popular Is Lesa?
In 2018, Lesa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Lesa Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lesa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lesa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lesa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lesa
- English LEE-suh
Sibling Names for Lesa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lesa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lesa
How popular is the name Lesa?
In 2018, Lesa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lesa a girl's or a boy's name?
Lesa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lesa?
Lesa has 2 syllables.
When was Lesa most popular?
Lesa peaked in 1962, when 778 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.