Alysha Girl

Popularity: #903 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-LEE-sha / əˈliːʃə

English; Arabic

Meaning

English: noble; Arabic: protected

Historical & Cultural Background

Alysha is a modern variant of the name Alicia, which has roots in Old French and Latin. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century. The name is often associated with qualities of nobility and protection, reflecting its meanings. It has also been influenced by similar-sounding names in various cultures.

Trend Summary

Alysha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Alicia
  • Alisha
  • Alysha

International Variants

  • Alicia (Spanish)
  • Alisha (Hindi)
  • Alysha (English)

Famous people named Alysha

Alysha Del Valle is a television personality known for her work as a news anchor in California.

Alysha Clark is a professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA.

Alysha Brilla is a Canadian singer-songwriter recognized for her contributions to the music industry.

Alysha Nett is a model and social media influencer known for her work in fashion.

Fictional characters named Alysha

Alysha is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda', known for her adventurous spirit.

Alysha is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', where she is depicted as a curious student.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alysha was first seen in the United States in 1965. Alysha has ranked as high as #678 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Alysha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alysha (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 8
50%
NY 8
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19659
196810
196914
197012
197132
197227
197337
197433
197539
197663
197770
197863
1979108
198099
198193
198298
1983118
1984138
1985182
1986242
1987383
1988488
1989590
1990630
1991568
1992512
1993481
1994409
1995387
1996358
1997269
1998271
1999233
2000239
2001190
2002231
2003168
2004203
2005162
2006136
2007114
2008132
200993
2010114
201198
201268
201361
201446
201554
201647
201734
201846
201942
202051
202139
202238
202338
202447