Kalesha
Kalesha is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,370 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
Kalesha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 272 babies have been named Kalesha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalesha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,370 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,370
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Nicknames
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About the Name Kalesha
Kalesha is a girl name .
Kalesha is currently ranked #16,370 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalesha include Kal, Kay, Kalie, and Kaleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalesha 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