Kaleisha
Kaleisha is a girl baby name. Ranked #58,977 in the US, popular nicknames include Kal, Kay, and Kalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kaleisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 149 babies have been named Kaleisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaleisha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,977 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,977
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Kaleisha
Kaleisha is a girl name .
Kaleisha is currently ranked #58,977 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kaleisha include Kal, Kay, Kalie, and Kaleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kaleisha include Kalea, Kaleah, Kaleia, Kaley, Kaleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis