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Alisha

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Pronounced uh-LEE-shuh /əˈliː.ʃə/High

Meaning: Noble kind; a spelling variant of Alicia, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/type); possibly also influenced by Arabic Ali (exalted)Medium

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Alicia meaning 'noble kind,' from Germanic Adalheidis. The -isha ending gives it a softer, more exotic feel than the standard Alicia, fitting into names like Trisha and Keisha.

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Origin MediumGermanic, Arabic

MeaningNoble kind; a spelling variant of Alicia, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/type); possibly also influenced by Arabic Ali (exalted)

U.S. rank (2024)#1137 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births212 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 56,811

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Alisha is a variant of Alicia, which is a Latinate form of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble; heid: kind, type). The -isha suffix emerged in American naming as a popular feminine ending, creating connections with names like Trisha and Keisha.

Alisha appeared in U.S. birth data from the 1970s–1980s and ranked #1137 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Alisha's -isha ending connects it to a cluster of names that became popular in African American communities from the 1970s onward — Keisha, Trisha, Lakisha — where the -isha suffix became a productive feminine ending.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Alisha — etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AliciaAleciaAleesha

Nicknames

LishaAli

Famous Bearers

★Alisha Boe (1997-)
Norwegian-American actress known for 13 Reasons Why
★Alisha Newton (2001-)
Canadian actress known for Heartland
★Alisha Chinai (1965-)
Indian pop playback singer

If you like Alisha…

Alicia— the standard spelling of the same noble root

Keisha— -isha ending name popular in the same community

Trisha— -isha ending pet name in the same naming space

Natasha— three-syllable -sha ending name with the same soft rhythm

Aisha— Arabic -isha name with the same ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alisha mean?

Alisha means 'noble kind,' a variant of Alicia, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind).

How do you pronounce Alisha?

It's said uh-LEE-shuh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alisha a boy or girl name?

Alisha is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Alisha?

Alisha ranked #1137 for U.S. girls in 2024.