Alishia
Alishia is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or noble type.
Origin and history
Alishia is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Alicia or Alicia's root name, Alice, which traces back to the Germanic name Adalheidis. It enjoyed moderate usage in the United States during the late 20th century but has become rare in recent years. The name combines traditional roots with a contemporary spelling style.
Popularity in the United States
2,719 babies in the United States have been named Alishia since 1880. It ranks #3390 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.7 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 99 |
| 1970-1980 | 494 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,108 |
| 1990-2000 | 754 |
| 2000-2010 | 219 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Ali, Lish, Lisha
Fun facts
- Alishia derives indirectly from the Old High German name Adalheidis, meaning noble kind or type.
- The spelling variant Alishia was most commonly registered in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s.