Alisha
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Noble; Protected; God is Salvation
Background: The name Alisha comes from the Arabic name 'Alīsha,' meaning 'noble' or 'exalted.' Additionally, in Sanskrit, it can be associated with 'Alicha,' meaning 'protected.' In Hebrew, it is linked to the name 'Elisheva,' which translates to 'God is my oath' or 'God is Salvation.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#531
Total births
56,942
Most popular decade
1980s
(65,481 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-246 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1948
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1973
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #4,505
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 20
- Peak rank
- #2,989
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #11,354
Female
- First year
- 1948
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #4,651
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 2,437
- Peak rank
- #123
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 212
- Recent rank
- #1,137
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).