Laisha
Laisha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Vigorous or prosperous; often associated with variants of Aisha meaning 'alive' or 'living'.
Origin and history
Laisha is a modern female name that gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It is often created as a phonetic combination or derived as a variant of names like Aisha or Alicia. In the United States, it remains a distinctive and relatively uncommon choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,447 babies in the United States have been named Laisha since 1880. It ranks #3571 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2009.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32.9 %)
- CA (32 %)
- NY (11.2 %)
- AZ (7 %)
- NJ (2.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 25 |
| 1980-1990 | 86 |
| 1990-2000 | 128 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,783 |
| 2010-2019 | 333 |
| 2020-2029 | 92 |
Fun facts
- The name saw an increase in usage in the United States during the early 2000s.
- It blends the popular prefix 'La-' with classic names ending in 'sha', such as Aisha or Keisha.