Alisha
Alisha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alisha
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
A modern spelling variant of Alicia.
How popular is Alisha?
Since 1880, 56,996 girls and 131 boys in the U.S. have been named Alisha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #118 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #2992 in 1989. In 2025, 183 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Alisha
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Alisha
Sister and brother names that share Alisha's Germanic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Alisha FAQ
What does the name Alisha mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages. A modern spelling variant of Alicia.
What is the origin of the name Alisha?
Alisha is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Alisha?
Since 1880, 56,996 girls and 131 boys in the U.S. have been named Alisha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #118 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #2992 in 1989. In 2025, 183 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alisha a boy or girl name?
Alisha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 56,996 girls and 131 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.