Holding steady.
Popularity of Valisha since 1965
Babies named Valisha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Valisha's real moment was 1980.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 90 |
| 1980s | 106 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Valisha is a modern American name that first appeared in the U.S. Social Security records in 1965, reflecting the mid-20th-century trend of blending familiar name elements. Its peak usage came in 1980, a year that saw the highest number of Valishas born, though it has never been common enough to rank nationally. The name's trajectory has been stable, maintaining a low but consistent presence. While no top states are recorded, its style aligns with other coined names from that era. Valisha offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a melodic, feminized name with a strong, noble-sounding core borrowed from Valerie.
Valisha appears to be a modern coinage, likely combining elements from names like Valerie (from Latin valere 'to be strong') and Alicia (a form of Alice, from Old French Adelais). It first appeared in the United States in the mid-20th century, with its peak usage in the 1980s. The name has remained relatively rare, reflecting a trend of creating phonetically pleasing names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val, Lisha, Valli
Variants: Valysha, Valicia, Valishia
Sibling names for Valisha
Names that share Valisha's style, for a brother or sister.
