Lisha Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEE-sha / ˈliːʃəHebrew; 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.
Similar Names
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
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)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |