Alisha
5 countries#1229 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alisha was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
57,127 births recorded 1948–2025 · currently #1229 · peaked in 1989 with 2,457 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Ohio, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
15,727 births recorded 1982–2025 · currently #644 · peaked in 2006 with 1,074 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
14,493 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #331 · peaked in 2006 with 986 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
926 births recorded 1982–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2005 with 70 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
439 births recorded 1998–2022 · currently #1876 · peaked in 2010 with 46 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Val-d'Oise, Val-de-Marne, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
308 births recorded 1997–2024 · peaked in 2006 with 31 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Alisha’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #585 | — |
| 2007 | #552 | ↑33 |
| 2008 | #648 | ↓96 |
| 2009 | #760 | ↓112 |
| 2010 | #782 | ↓22 |
| 2011 | #764 | ↑18 |
| 2012 | #865 | ↓101 |
| 2013 | #866 | ↓1 |
| 2014 | #891 | ↓25 |
| 2015 | #921 | ↓30 |
| 2016 | #987 | ↓66 |
| 2017 | #870 | ↑117 |
| 2018 | #956 | ↓86 |
| 2019 | #1089 | ↓133 |
| 2020 | #1093 | ↓4 |
| 2021 | #1249 | ↓156 |
| 2022 | #1111 | ↑138 |
| 2023 | #1226 | ↓115 |
| 2024 | #1140 | ↑86 |
| 2025 | #1229 | ↓89 |
Frequently asked questions about Alisha
Is Alisha a popular name?
Yes — Alisha currently ranks #1229 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Alisha more common for boys or girls?
Alisha is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Alisha most popular?
Alisha peaked in 1989 in United States, with 2,457 recorded births that year.
Is Alisha rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Alisha’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4651 in 1948 to #1229 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Alisha?
At least 73,293 babies have been recorded with the name Alisha across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Alisha popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alisha appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Alisha?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Alisha include Shay, Anaia.
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