Will my child share the name Alishba with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Alishba per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alishba in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Alishba becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Alishba is rising: up 149 places since 2020, to #1,407 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #300 in 2005.

Is Alishba a good choice for a distinctive name?

Alishba 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.

Is Alishba a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Alishba is a distinctive choice, ranked #1407 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Alishba in their class.

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About the Name Alishba

Alishba is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 358 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #300 in 2005 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Alishba is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Alishba in their class.