Alishba
Every Alishba since 2001 — 540 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alishba
Alishba is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,487 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 540 American babies have been named Alishba. Its peak came in 2011, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Alishba stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alishba year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,487 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,651 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,086 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,650 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,652 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,888 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,767 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,115 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,854 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,015 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,291 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,806 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,852 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,124 |
| 2011 | 43 | #3,607 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,191 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3,740 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,554 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,329 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,138 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,116 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,499 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,901 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,866 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,144 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alishba in 2025?
Alishba ranked #9,487 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alishba?
540 babies have been named Alishba in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alishba most popular?
Alishba peaked in 2011, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Alishba a boy or girl name?
Alishba is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alishba rising or falling?
Alishba is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.