How Many People Are Named Lesha?
Complete statistics for the name Lesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lesha is a very rare female name, with only 977 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 337,800 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1960 with 89 births, showing its stable presence over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding, it's believed they're here to help others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 53All 1,053 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lesha Through the Generations
Lesha has been a steady presence through the generations, with its peak in 1960 when 89 babies were given this name. Today, there are 977 people named Lesha living in the US, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. This age distribution suggests a name that's both classic and modern, with a slight lean towards older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lesha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lesha
How Many People Have the Name Lesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 977 people in the United States currently share the name Lesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 337,800 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lesha a Common or Rare Name?
Lesha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lesha Mean?
Lesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lesha Most Popular?
The name Lesha reached peak popularity in 1960, with 89 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lesha?
Approximately 977 people named Lesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,053. That works out to roughly 1 in 337,800 Americans.
Is Lesha a rare name?
Lesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 337,800 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lesha mean?
Lesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Lesha most popular?
Lesha peaked in 1960 with 89 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.