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Lisha

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Pronounced LEE-shah /ˈliː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A short name reading as a clipped form of Alisha, Felicia, or Delisha (soft -isha names). No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft short name: Lisha clips Alisha and Felicia (said 'LEE-shah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA short name reading as a clipped form of Alisha, Felicia, or Delisha (soft -isha names). No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2023)#12896 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,382

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196019542023

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

Lisha is a clipped form of names like Alisha and Felicia. It has no one fixed meaning — the routes are uncertain, which we note. Soft and rare (said 'LEE-shah').

It appears only rarely. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Lisha reads as a short form of Alisha, Felicia, or Delisha — a soft, streamlined name carrying sound over a settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'LEE-shah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Lisha — short form/coinage; Alisha/Felicia; uncertain

Variations

LyshaLeeshaAlisha

Nicknames

LishShea

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If you like Lisha…

Alisha— a name it shortens
Aleisha— a like soft -isha name
Tisha— a like short -isha pick
Keisha— a like -sha ending name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lisha mean?

Lisha reads as a short form of Alisha, Felicia, or Delisha; it has no single fixed meaning. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lisha?

It's said LEE-shah /ˈliː.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lisha a boy or girl name?

Lisha is a girl's name.

How popular is Lisha?

Lisha is rare in the U.S.

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