Laisha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Laisha

What is the meaning of the name Laisha ?

The baby name Laisha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAY-sha (IPA: /ˈleɪʃə/).

Laisha is Arabic, English in Origin.

Laisha is a modern feminine given name with layered roots. In many Spanish- and English-speaking contexts it is treated as a creative offshoot of Aisha (Arabic A'isha), "alive, living," arriving via variants such as Alisha, Aleisha, and Leisha. Some speakers also connect it to the biblical Hebrew Laish, a personal and place name meaning "lion," with the -a ending making a contemporary feminine form; this yields interpretations like "lioness" or "of Laish".

The name gained visibility from the late 20th century, especially in Mexico and the U.S., and is borne by Mexican actress Laisha Wilkins. Spellings vary freely: Laísha (accented in Spanish), Laysha, Leysha, and Leisha; related forms include Aisha/Ayesha and Alisha/Aleisha. Usage remains modern rather than traditional, with modest but steady presence in Hispanic communities and among parents favoring phonetic, flowing names. Meanings most commonly given are "alive; she who lives," or, by Hebrew association, "lion" or "lioness".