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.
Alyosha saw its popularity wane after a peak in 2013, with fewer births recorded in the subsequent years until another spike in 2021. Overall, there were 17 babies named Alyosha born between these years.