Holding steady.
Popularity of Alashia since 1990
Babies named Alashia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alashia is a modern American name that first entered the Social Security Administration's records in 1990. It has never cracked the top 1,000, reflecting its rarity and niche appeal. The name reached its highest usage in 2004, after which its trajectory has remained stable but very low. The 1-in-N ratio is not available because annual births fall below the threshold for reporting. Alashia fits a pattern of invented names ending in the '-ashia' or '-aysha' sound, which gained popularity in the late 20th century. No top states are recorded for this name, indicating it is spread thinly across the country. For parents seeking a distinctive and melodic choice with no established baggage, Alashia offers modern simplicity.
Alashia first appeared in U.S. records in 1990. It may be a modern coinage combining the fashionable 'a-' prefix with the '-lasha' or '-laysha' sound pattern seen in names like Aaliyah and Alicia. No ancient or foreign derivation has been established; it is best understood as a contemporary American invented name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ala, Lala, Sha
Sibling names for Alashia
Names that share Alashia's style, for a brother or sister.
