Alisha
uh-LEE-shuh
Popularity
#1137
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
56,942
Peak Year
#2,457 in 1989
First Recorded
1948
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A variant of Alicia, derived from Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble kind."
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Alisha Boe
Norwegian-Somali actress
Alisha Newton
Canadian actress
Personality Traits
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