Holding steady.
Popularity of Alasha since 1977
Babies named Alasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alasha is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1977. It reached its peak popularity in 1999, though even then it was not common. The name has remained stable in usage over the decades, never breaking into widespread use. Like many names with the -sha ending, it likely emerged as a creative variant of more established names such as Alisha or Aisha, reflecting a broader trend in the late 20th century of inventing names with familiar sounds.
Alasha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977. Its formation likely draws from the popular -sha suffix found in names like Aisha and Alisha, combined with the initial Al- pattern seen in names such as Alana and Alice. There is no clear etymological root in a specific language, making it a modern invented name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Lasha, Ali
Sibling names for Alasha
Names that share Alasha's style, for a brother or sister.
