Joyful, beautiful, or a modern combination name
Kaleisha is a modern American name likely created by blending the prefix 'Ka-' with the name Leisha or Aisha. While it does not have a singular ancient root, it is often associated with meanings of joy or beauty in African American naming traditions. It follows the rhythmic and phonetic patterns popular in late 20th-century creative naming.
Less common today
Kaleisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,224 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
