Alisha
Peaked at #118 nationally in 1987, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1948, Alisha has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Alisha — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#118
in 1987
Current rank
#1137
in 2024
Years tracked
76
1948–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1948, Alisha reached its peak popularity for girls in 1987, ranking #118 nationally with 2,392 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #891 (2014) to #1137 (2024) — a 22% drop.
As of 2024, Alisha ranks #1137 nationally for girls, with 212 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,137 | 212 |
| 2023 | #1,226 | 192 |
| 2022 | #1,110 | 223 |
| 2021 | #1,254 | 187 |
| 2020 | #1,093 | 223 |
| 2019 | #1,089 | 229 |
| 2018 | #956 | 276 |
| 2017 | #873 | 313 |
Alisha — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2992
in 1989
Last ranked
#11417
in 2004
Years tracked
16
1973–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1973, Alisha reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #2992 nationally with 20 babies given the name that year.
Alisha hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #11417.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #11,417 | 5 |
| 1993 | #6,840 | 7 |
| 1992 | #8,481 | 5 |
| 1989 | #2,992 | 20 |
| 1988 | #5,212 | 8 |
| 1987 | #4,979 | 8 |
| 1986 | #5,353 | 7 |
| 1985 | #6,557 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Alisha most popular?
Alisha was most popular in 1987, when it ranked #118 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Alisha becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Alisha?
At least 56,942 babies have been recorded with the name Alisha in the US since 1948, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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