Holding steady.
Popularity of Allysha since 1983
Babies named Allysha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 114 |
| 1990s | 293 |
| 2000s | 89 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Allysha is a modern, creative spelling of more established names like Alicia or Alyssa. First recorded in U.S. data in 1983, it reached its peak in 1992, reflecting the 1990s trend of unique spellings. Though it has never ranked in the top 1,000, its trajectory has been stable since the 1990s, showing consistent but very low usage. The name has no strong association with any particular U.S. state according to available Social Security data. Parents drawn to Allysha likely appreciate its melodic sound and the individuality of its spelling, even if its meaning is borrowed from older European names.
Allysha is a modern respelling of Alicia or Alyssa, names that trace back to the Germanic Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type.' The spelling with 'y' and 'sh' reflects late 20th-century creative name styling. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1983 and saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1992. Its usage has remained stable but rare since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Ally, Lysh, Sha
Sibling names for Allysha
Names that share Allysha's style, for a brother or sister.
