Girl
Alisha
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About Alisha
Alisha combines familiarity with freshness, offering a well-established choice that remains perpetually appealing. This name has maintained consistent presence across decades, demonstrating remarkable staying power. Alisha's phonetic flow creates a pleasant, melodious sound that's easy on the ears. The name projects friendliness and approachability while maintaining professional credibility. Its multicultural recognition makes it suitable for diverse contexts and communities. Alisha offers the advantage of being easily spelled and pronounced while avoiding excessive commonality. Parents selecting this name often value reliability and proven appeal. It works seamlessly from childhood through adulthood, adapting to various life circumstances with grace. The name pairs well with numerous middle names and complements different surname styles. Alisha suggests warmth, competence, and balanced character—qualities that serve well throughout life. Its three-syllable structure provides rhythmic interest without complexity. For families seeking a dependable choice with enduring charm and cross-cultural acceptance, Alisha represents an excellent decision.
Popularity of the Name Alisha
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | #964 | ||||
| 1965 | #787 | ||||
| 1966 | #856 | ||||
| 1967 | #755 | ||||
| 1968 | #620 | ||||
| 1969 | #506 | ||||
| 1970 | #481 | ||||
| 1971 | #406 | ||||
| 1972 | #382 | ||||
| 1973 | #360 | ||||
| 1974 | #325 | ||||
| 1975 | #296 | ||||
| 1976 | #254 | ||||
| 1977 | #201 | #289 | |||
| 1978 | #188 | #229 | |||
| 1979 | #162 | #317 | |||
| 1980 | #151 | #316 | |||
| 1981 | #142 | #201 | |||
| 1982 | #145 | #193 | |||
| 1983 | #141 | #223 | #535 | ||
| 1984 | #123 | #124 | |||
| 1985 | #131 | #123 | |||
| 1986 | #125 | #137 | #422 | ||
| 1987 | #118 | #128 | |||
| 1988 | #126 | #101 | #408 | ||
| 1989 | #123 | #112 | |||
| 1990 | #135 | #149 | #518 | ||
| 1991 | #149 | #135 | #521 | #166 | |
| 1992 | #163 | #125 | #528 | #159 | |
| 1993 | #173 | #122 | #356 | #161 | |
| 1994 | #200 | #144 | #329 | #168 | |
| 1995 | #221 | #129 | #355 | #189 | |
| 1996 | #240 | #138 | #204 | #190 | |
| 1997 | #289 | #76 | #186 | #171 | #217 |
| 1998 | #341 | #79 | #226 | #242 | #220 |
| 1999 | #374 | #78 | #170 | #186 | #238 |
| 2000 | #401 | #88 | #188 | #175 | #252 |
| 2001 | #417 | #76 | #184 | #147 | #277 |
| 2002 | #409 | #67 | #112 | #111 | #294 |
| 2003 | #439 | #69 | #162 | #121 | #310 |
| 2004 | #446 | #63 | #118 | #113 | #223 |
| 2005 | #490 | #59 | #196 | #91 | #233 |
| 2006 | #585 | #60 | #179 | #83 | #303 |
| 2007 | #552 | #75 | #181 | #93 | #360 |
| 2008 | #648 | #78 | #208 | #81 | #339 |
| 2009 | #760 | #97 | #274 | #128 | #387 |
| 2010 | #782 | #117 | #281 | #129 | #420 |
| 2011 | #764 | #117 | #327 | #140 | #461 |
| 2012 | #866 | #136 | #251 | #132 | #456 |
| 2013 | #866 | #170 | #315 | #185 | #482 |
| 2014 | #891 | #166 | #247 | #123 | #483 |
| 2015 | #921 | #198 | #238 | #258 | #491 |
| 2016 | #987 | #191 | #384 | #200 | #455 |
| 2017 | #870 | #222 | #223 | #189 | #469 |
| 2018 | #956 | #274 | #360 | #393 | |
| 2019 | #257 | #221 | #660 | ||
| 2020 | #277 | #264 | #573 | ||
| 2021 | #346 | #362 | #722 | ||
| 2022 | #345 | #357 | #552 | ||
| 2023 | #379 | #250 | #442 | ||
| 2024 | #409 | #408 | #773 | ||
| 2025 | #395 | #380 | #681 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Alisha
Names Similar to Alisha
Nicknames for Alisha
- Ali
- Lisha
- Lisa
- Ally
Famous People Named Alisha
| Alisha Chinai | Indian pop singer |
| Alisha Itkin | American soccer player |
| Alisha Newton | Canadian actress |
| Alisha Bennett | British singer and former member of the band Mis-Teeq |
| Alisha Marie | American YouTuber and lifestyle influencer |
| Alisha Boe | Norwegian-American actress known for her role in the series "13 Reasons Why" |
| Alisha Wainwright | American actress |
| Alisha Todd | Australian basketball player |
| Alisha Kramer | American politician and lawyer |
| Alisha Edwards | American professional wrestler |
| Alisha Lehmann | Swiss footballer |
| Alisha Abdullah | Indian racing driver |
| Alisha Sing | British table tennis player |
| Alisha Tonsic | Canadian diver |
| Alisha Peats | Australian netball player |
| Alisha Zalkin | American singer-songwriter |
| Alisha Klass | American former adult film actress |
| Alisha Coelho | Indian cricketer |
| Alisha Shaikh | Indian footballer |
| Alisha Sahay | American physicist and engineer |
Characters Named Alisha
| Alisha Daniels | Character from the TV series "Misfits" |
| Alisha Whitley | Character from the video game "Life Is Strange" |
| Alisha MacIntosh | Character from the novel "In Another Life" by Laura Jarratt |
| Alisha Bailey | Character from the novel "Any Man" by Amber Tamblyn |
| Alisha Lebedev | Character from the book "The Fever" by Megan Abbott |
| Alisha Reynolds | Character from the TV series "The Following" |