Meaning, origin, history
Alyosha is a boy's name of Russian origin that comes from the Russian form of Elijah. The name Elijah means "my God is Yahweh" in Hebrew. Alyosha was popularized by the character Alyosha Karamazov, the youngest brother in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel "The Brothers Karamazov". Although it is not widely used outside of Russia, it is a beautiful and unique name that carries a rich historical and cultural heritage.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Alyosha since 1880
Total births
17
Total since 1880
Peak year
2013
6 births
in 2021
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+83%
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vs previous 5 years