Alesha
Meaning of Alesha
The feminine given name Alesha, pronounced /əˈliːʃə/, emerges as an Anglicized variant of the medieval Old High German appellation Adelheidis—via the Norman French diminutive Adelais and its later form Alicia—and is semantically anchored in the Germanic roots adal (“noble”) and heid (“kind, sort”), thereby conveying an intrinsic association with nobility of both lineage and character. Within Anglo-American usage, Alesha has maintained a continuous presence in the United States Social Security Administration’s top-one-thousand list since 1959, peaking at rank 565 in 1991 before settling at 935 in 2024, a trajectory that underscores its enduring recognition alongside a gradual shift toward greater distinctiveness. Phonologically, its morphophonemic structure—comprising an initial unstressed schwa, a stressed long-front vowel /iː/, and a concluding palato-alveolar fricative—imbues the name with a sonorous yet precise quality, appealing to parents who seek a designation that balances historical depth, technical clarity, and a refined Anglo-American identity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as uh-LEE-shuh (/əˈliːʃə/)
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Notable People Named Alesha
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