girl's name
Lesha
LEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,053
Lesha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 5 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 1960, when 89 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1955.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 476 |
| 1970s | 252 |
| 1980s | 204 |
| 1990s | 105 |
How Popular Is Lesha?
In 1999, Lesha was given to 5 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.
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 Lesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lesha
- English LEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Lesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lesha
How popular is the name Lesha?
In 1999, Lesha was given to 5 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 Lesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Lesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lesha?
Lesha has 2 syllables.
When was Lesha most popular?
Lesha peaked in 1960, when 89 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.