Lesedi

Lesedi is a girl's name of African origin meaning “light.” In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Lesedi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
“light”

About the name Lesedi

Lesedi belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “light” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Lesedi first appears in Social Security records in 2016. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #14490 in 2021, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 27 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lesedi in US records

First recorded (US)
2016
Best US rank
#14490 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Lesedi in 2024
5
Total since 1880
27

Lesedi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#3971 in 2022
Babies named Lesedi in 2025
3
Total since 1996
26

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lesedi mean?

Lesedi means “light” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lesedi a boy or girl name?

Lesedi is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lesedi?

Lesedi comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Lesedi?

Lesedi first appears in US records in 2016. Its best-ever ranking was #14490 in 2021, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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