Holding steady.
Popularity of Alishea since 1972
Babies named Alishea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alishea is a modern respelling of Alicia that first appeared in US birth records in 1972. Its popularity peaked in 1990, but it has never entered the top 1000 names, making it a relatively rare choice. The name has remained stable in usage over the decades, with no recorded top states of popularity. Its trajectory shows it as a steady, if uncommon, alternative to more established forms like Alicia or Alisha. Alishea lacks a distinctive etymological origin beyond being an adapted spelling, placing it in the category of modern English coinages that offer a familiar sound with a unique look.
Alishea is a modern, invented variant of Alicia, which itself is a Latinized form of the Old French Alison, a diminutive of Aliz. Aliz is derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of the elements 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (kind, sort). The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century through various creative spellings, with Alishea first recorded in the United States in 1972.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lea, Shea
Sibling names for Alishea
Names that share Alishea's style, for a brother or sister.
