Alaisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-LAY-sha / əˈleɪʃəArabic; English
Meaning
Arabic: noble; English: variant of Alisha
Historical & Cultural Background
Alaisha is often considered a modern variant of the name Alisha, which has roots in Arabic and English. The name Alisha itself is derived from the Hebrew name Elisha, meaning 'God is salvation.' In Arabic, the name conveys a sense of nobility and high status. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Alaisha has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alisha
- Alysha
International Variants
- Alaïcha (French)
- Alayha (Arabic)
Famous people named Alaisha
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alaisha was first seen in the United States in 1979. Alaisha has ranked as high as #1282 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Alaisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alaisha (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 18 |