Declining since 1990, #3,459 for girls today.
Popularity of Alysha since 1965
Babies named Alysha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 484 |
| 1980s | 2,431 |
| 1990s | 4,118 |
| 2000s | 1,668 |
| 2010s | 610 |
| 2020s | 257 |
Meaning & origin
Alysha is a modern English spelling variant of Alicia, which itself derives from the Germanic Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type.' First recorded in the United States in 1965, the name saw a notable rise in popularity, peaking in 1990. Since then, its usage has been falling, reflecting a broader shift away from similar phonetic variants. In its peak year of 1990, Alysha was far more common, but by 2025 it had declined to rank 3,459th with a frequency of 1 in 36,529 births. The name is most strongly associated with Florida, which stands out as its top state. Alysha remains a recognizable choice within the family of Alicia-derived names, though its current trajectory suggests it is less favored by modern parents compared to earlier decades.
Alysha is a modern English spelling variant of Alicia, which itself derives from the medieval Latinized form of the Germanic name Adalheidis. The name has been in steady use in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, where it has been recorded since the mid-20th century.
Where Alysha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alysha” around the world
Where Alysha lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lish, Sha
Sibling names for Alysha
Names that share Alysha's style, for a brother or sister.
