Leesha is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'she who smiles'. It's a unique and charming choice for a girl's name. Leesha is also a variant spelling of the more common names Leah and Lesley, allowing it to retain some familiarity while maintaining its distinctive character.
The name Leesha experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peak periods between 1978 and 1989, and again around 1992. However, it has seen a steady decline since the late 1990s, with fewer than 10 births per year occurring from 1997 onwards, except for spikes in 2000 (8 births) and 2019 (6 births).