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Alaysha

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Pronounced ə-LAY-shə /əˈleɪ.ʃə/High

Meaning: Modern spelling echoing Alicia/Alisha — from Alice, Germanic 'noble' — with the -aysha sound popular in African American namingMedium

In 30 seconds: Alisha, restyled with a long A: Alaysha echoes the 'noble' Alice family through a melodic -aysha sound. Vintage root, contemporary lettering.
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Origin MediumAmerican, Germanic
MeaningModern spelling echoing Alicia/Alisha — from Alice, Germanic 'noble' — with the -aysha sound popular in African American naming
U.S. rank (2025)#2542 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births69 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,886

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119872025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alaysha is a modern spelling echoing Alicia and Alisha — variants of Alice, Germanic Adalheidis, 'noble' — restyled with the -aysha sound favored in African American naming (as in Aaliyah and Ayesha-adjacent forms). The sound, riding the 90s Alisha wave, carries it.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, noble at the root, and melodically respelled.

Did you know? Every Alicia, Alisha, and Alaysha traces to Alice — and to the Germanic Adalheidis, 'nobleness' — a thousand-year root behind a thoroughly modern spelling.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Alicia — root etymology

Variations

AliciaAlishaAleisha

Nicknames

AlyAysha

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If you like Alaysha…

Alicia— the Latinate Alice behind it
Alisha— the sound-twin spelling
Ayesha— the companion -aysha favorite
Alysha— a fellow Germanic choice
Aubrielle— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alaysha mean?

Alaysha echoes Alicia/Alisha, from Alice, Germanic for 'noble'.

How do you pronounce Alaysha?

It's said ə-LAY-shə /əˈleɪ.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alaysha a boy or girl name?

Alaysha is a girl's name.

How popular is Alaysha?

Alaysha is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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