Girl · #13,724 in 2026

Eleshia

Name: Popularity of the name Eleshia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Eleshia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,724

Peak Rank

#5,562 (1978)

Total Babies

160

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1961

First Year

1997

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#5562

Peak Rank

160

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eleshia

Eleshia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1961, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 11 Eleshias were born — ranking #5,562 that year. As of 2026, Eleshia ranks #13,724 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 160 Eleshias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Eleshia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eleshia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eleshia

What does the name Eleshia mean?

Eleshia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eleshia in 2026?

In 2026, Eleshia ranks #13,724 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Eleshia most popular?

Eleshia reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #5,562 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Eleshia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Eleshia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Eleshia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eleshia include Junelle, Denina, Gitel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eleshia

Eleshia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 160 births in the dataset. Eleshia's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #5,562. Use the chart and map above to compare Eleshia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.