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).

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