All about the name ILESHA

Meaning, origin, history.

Ilesha is a unique and captivating female given name of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. It translates to 'to bring forth' or 'to give birth'. This name holds significant meaning in its cultural context, often symbolizing fertility, growth, and new beginnings. Ilesha is pronounced /iːˈlɛʃə/, with the stress on the second syllable. It has been gaining popularity beyond Africa, appealing to those seeking distinctive yet beautiful names for their daughters.

See also

Yoruba
Nigeria

Popularity of the name ILESHA since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Ilesha had a total of 17 births over three years, with peaks in 1993 and the same number of births in 1991 and 1994."