Declining since 2011.
Popularity of Alayshia since 1992
Babies named Alayshia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 82 |
| 2000s | 299 |
| 2010s | 256 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Alayshia is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1992. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, but has since been on a declining trajectory. The name does not appear in historical naming records and is considered a contemporary coinage, possibly influenced by the popular '-ayshia' suffix seen in names like Aaliyah. As a name with no clear etymology or cultural roots, Alayshia represents a trend of inventive phonetic combinations in modern naming. Despite not ranking in the top 1000 for the latest year 2025, it has maintained modest usage, particularly in the 2010s. The name's lack of top state associations suggests its use is spread thinly across the country.
Alayshia is a modern invented name, likely formed by blending the popular prefix 'Al-' with a name like Aisha or Alicia. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992 and saw its peak usage in 2011, after which its popularity began to decline. The name has no known historical or linguistic roots outside of American naming trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alay, Layla, Sha
Sibling names for Alayshia
Names that share Alayshia's style, for a brother or sister.
