Lisha
Every Lisha since 1954 — 2,388 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lisha
Lisha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,217 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 2,388 American babies have been named Lisha. Its peak came in 1960, when 275 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Lisha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lisha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,217 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,905 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,125 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,376 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,452 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,880 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,766 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,151 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,647 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,246 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,014 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,860 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,247 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,428 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,955 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,335 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,331 |
| 1990 | 27 | #3,858 |
| 1985 | 35 | #2,733 |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,924 |
| 1975 | 53 | #1,764 |
| 1970 | 67 | #1,496 |
| 1965 | 64 | #1,385 |
| 1960 | 275 | #598 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lisha in 2025?
Lisha ranked #14,217 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lisha?
2,388 babies have been named Lisha in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lisha most popular?
Lisha peaked in 1960, when 275 newborns received the name.
Is Lisha a boy or girl name?
Lisha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lisha rising or falling?
Lisha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.