Aleshia
One of the modern variations of Alicia, meaning "of noble kind".
Every Aleshia since 1957 — 2,826 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleshia
Aleshia is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1957, 2,826 American babies have been named Aleshia. Its peak came in 1991, when 149 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aleshia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleshia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #12,954 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,585 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,290 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,053 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,421 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,482 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,006 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,547 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,823 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,888 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,445 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,565 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,428 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,094 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,838 |
| 2000 | 36 | #3,592 |
| 1995 | 62 | #2,156 |
| 1990 | 130 | #1,257 |
| 1985 | 102 | #1,310 |
| 1980 | 85 | #1,433 |
| 1975 | 50 | #1,838 |
| 1970 | 27 | #2,647 |
| 1965 | 29 | #2,204 |
| 1960 | 21 | #2,650 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aleshia mean?
One of the modern variations of Alicia, meaning "of noble kind".
How popular is the name Aleshia in 2025?
Aleshia did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Aleshia?
2,826 babies have been named Aleshia in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleshia most popular?
Aleshia peaked in 1991, when 149 newborns received the name.
Is Aleshia a boy or girl name?
Aleshia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleshia rising or falling?
Aleshia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.