The nameLesia
Lesia is a girl's name given in France mostly in the 2010s, especially in Corsica and Provence.
- Girl's name
- Debated
Meaning
Its origin is debated: it is seen as a variant of Lisa or Elisa, and in Ukrainian Lesia is also a diminutive of Larysa.
Origin
Debated.
History
In France it has been given since the early 1980s and peaked in the mid 2010s.
Popularity of the name Lesia
Lesia in France
Lesia was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 475 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Lesia. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Lesia in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 36 births a year on average, against 45 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Lesia in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lesia mean?
Its origin is debated: it is seen as a variant of Lisa or Elisa, and in Ukrainian Lesia is also a diminutive of Larysa.
What is the origin of the name Lesia?
Debated.
Is Lesia a girl's or a boy's name?
Lesia is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Lesia?
Variants and related names of Lesia include Larissa and Lisa.