Alishba
4 countries#1785 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alishba was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,419 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2005 with 147 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,379 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1785 · peaked in 2005 with 140 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
540 births recorded 2001–2025 · currently #9457 · peaked in 2011 with 43 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, California, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
40 births recorded 2004–2019 · peaked in 2008 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
11 births recorded 2004–2011 · peaked in 2004 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Alishba’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #1372 | — |
| 2003 | #561 | ↑811 |
| 2004 | #389 | ↑172 |
| 2005 | #300 | ↑89 |
| 2006 | #362 | ↓62 |
| 2007 | #373 | ↓11 |
| 2008 | #373 | — |
| 2009 | #403 | ↓30 |
| 2010 | #425 | ↓22 |
| 2011 | #430 | ↓5 |
| 2012 | #475 | ↓45 |
| 2013 | #626 | ↓151 |
| 2014 | #750 | ↓124 |
| 2015 | #1007 | ↓257 |
| 2016 | #897 | ↑110 |
| 2017 | #1082 | ↓185 |
| 2018 | #1586 | ↓504 |
| 2019 | #1497 | ↑89 |
| 2020 | #1556 | ↓59 |
| 2021 | #1785 | ↓229 |
Frequently asked questions about Alishba
Is Alishba a popular name?
Yes — Alishba currently ranks #1785 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Alishba more common for boys or girls?
Alishba is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Alishba most popular?
Alishba peaked in 2005 in England & Wales, with 140 recorded births that year.
Is Alishba rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Alishba’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3126 in 1996 to #1785 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Alishba?
At least 1,970 babies have been recorded with the name Alishba across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Alishba popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alishba appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Alishba?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Alishba include Alisandra, Allena.
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