Leasa is an uncommon and distinctive female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "to have joy". It is derived from the Hebrew word "lesa'ah", which can be translated as "happy" or "joyful". The name Leasa was popularized in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century but has since become quite rare. People named Leasa may prefer this uniqueness, embracing a name that sets them apart from others with more common names.
The name Leasa experienced peak popularity during the late 1950s to early 1960s, with a significant increase from 25 births in 1956 to 64 births in 1964. However, its usage declined steadily throughout the following decades, reaching as low as 6 births in 1990. Overall, Leasa was given to 922 newborns between 1951 and 1990.