girls' name · peaked 1990

Alyshia

One of the modern variations of Alicia meaning of noble kind.

Every Alyshia since 1970 — 1,297 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1990Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Alyshia
Peak year
1990
105 babies
All-time total
1,297
since 1970

The story of Alyshia

Alyshia is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1970, 1,297 American babies have been named Alyshia. Its peak came in 1990, when 105 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Alyshia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Alyshia year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016 6 #14,453
2015 5 #16,584
2014 6 #14,699
2013 6 #14,710
2012 12 #9,145
2011
2010 12 #9,262
2009 18 #7,081
2008 14 #8,556
2007 22 #6,116
2006 13 #8,737
2005 25 #5,118
2004 28 #4,710
2003 23 #5,249
2002 21 #5,458
2001 22 #5,193
2000 32 #3,889
1995 57 #2,310
1990 105 #1,480
1985 23 #3,623
1980 19 #3,998
1975 8 #6,507
1970 8 #5,833
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
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1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alyshia mean?

One of the modern variations of Alicia meaning of noble kind.

How popular is the name Alyshia in 2025?

Alyshia did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Alyshia?

1,297 babies have been named Alyshia in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Alyshia most popular?

Alyshia peaked in 1990, when 105 newborns received the name.

Is Alyshia a boy or girl name?

Alyshia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Alyshia rising or falling?

Alyshia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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