Alisha
A modern spelling variant of Alicia.
Every Alisha since 1948 — 57,127 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alisha
Alisha is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,229 in 2025 with 183 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 57,127 American babies have been named Alisha. Its peak came in 1989, when 2,457 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alisha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alisha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 183 | #1,229 | — | — |
| 2024 | 212 | #1,140 | — | — |
| 2023 | 192 | #1,226 | — | — |
| 2022 | 223 | #1,111 | — | — |
| 2021 | 188 | #1,249 | — | — |
| 2020 | 223 | #1,093 | — | — |
| 2019 | 229 | #1,089 | — | — |
| 2018 | 276 | #956 | — | — |
| 2017 | 314 | #870 | — | — |
| 2016 | 269 | #987 | — | — |
| 2015 | 298 | #921 | — | — |
| 2014 | 305 | #891 | — | — |
| 2013 | 297 | #866 | — | — |
| 2012 | 307 | #866 | — | — |
| 2011 | 360 | #764 | — | — |
| 2010 | 352 | #782 | — | — |
| 2009 | 375 | #760 | — | — |
| 2008 | 476 | #648 | — | — |
| 2007 | 554 | #552 | — | — |
| 2006 | 500 | #585 | — | — |
| 2005 | 625 | #490 | — | — |
| 2004 | 685 | #446 | 5 | #11,419 |
| 2003 | 685 | #439 | — | — |
| 2002 | 711 | #409 | — | — |
| 2001 | 684 | #417 | — | — |
| 2000 | 715 | #401 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,279 | #221 | — | — |
| 1990 | 2,342 | #135 | — | — |
| 1985 | 2,211 | #131 | 5 | #6,557 |
| 1980 | 1,854 | #151 | 10 | #3,845 |
| 1975 | 791 | #296 | 11 | #3,252 |
| 1970 | 420 | #481 | — | — |
| 1965 | 157 | #787 | — | — |
| 1960 | 60 | #1,417 | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,380 | — | — |
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Famous people named Alisha
- Alisha Boe Actor · b. 1997
- Alisha Klass Pornographic actor · b. 1972
- Alisha Chinai Singer · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alisha mean?
A modern spelling variant of Alicia.
How popular is the name Alisha in 2025?
Alisha ranked #1,229 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 183 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alisha?
57,127 babies have been named Alisha in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alisha most popular?
Alisha peaked in 1989, when 2,457 newborns received the name.
Is Alisha a boy or girl name?
Alisha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alisha rising or falling?
Alisha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alisha?
Well-known people named Alisha include Alisha Boe (actor), Alisha Klass (pornographic actor), Alisha Chinai (singer).