Is Lisha a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Lisha is commonly used as a Girl name.

Lisha Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationLEE-sha / ˈliːʃə

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: God is my oath; English: derived from Alicia

Historical & Cultural Background

Lisha is often considered a diminutive or variant of the name Alicia, which has roots in Hebrew. In Hebrew culture, names often carry significant meanings related to faith and identity. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly as a modern and unique choice for girls.

Trend Summary

Lisha has seen a modest presence in the United States, with fluctuating popularity over the years.

Variants

Lisha
Leesha

International Variants

Alicia (Spanish)
Lise (French)
Liesl (German)

Famous people named Lisha

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Fictional characters named Lisha

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Sibling Suggestions

Alicia Misha Tisha Nisha Keisha

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lisha was first seen in the United States in 1954. Lisha has ranked as high as #877 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Lisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lisha (2000)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1954	5
1958	5
1959	23
1960	275
1961	231
1962	143
1963	129
1964	78
1965	64
1966	67
1967	49
1968	63
1969	58
1970	67
1971	46
1972	61
1973	47
1974	49
1975	53
1976	40
1977	55
1978	56
1979	56
1980	56
1981	51
1982	42
1983	35
1984	36
1985	35
1986	34
1987	32
1988	26
1989	34
1990	27
1991	20
1992	30
1993	25
1994	14
1995	12
1996	8
1997	12
1998	6
1999	5
2000	12
2002	10
2003	11
2004	9
2005	11
2006	9
2007	9
2008	6
2010	6
2011	9
2015	7
2016	6
2017	5
2018	5
2023	7