Will my child share the name Alisha with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 113 UK babies named Alisha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alisha in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Alisha becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Alisha is declining: down 109 places since 2020, to #376 in 2025. It peaked at #57 in 2005.

Is Alisha a good choice for a distinctive name?

Alisha is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Alisha?

Notable people named Alisha include: Alisha Boe, Alisha Morrison and Alisha (singer).

Is Alisha a popular baby name in the United States?

Alisha does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #376

Alisha

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Alisha is a distinctive choice, ranked #376 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Alisha in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#376

About the Name Alisha

Alisha has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 128 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #57 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 13 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.

Alisha is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Alisha in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Alisha

Alisha Boe — Alisha Ilhaan Bø, known professionally as Alisha Boe, is a Norwegian actress.
Alisha's Attic — Alisha's Attic were an English pop duo of the 1990s and early 2000s.
Alisha Morrison — Alisha Morrison is a Canadian actress known for roles in Harriet the Spy and Mean Girls.

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