Lisha
Lisha is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is my salvation, or a short form of Alicia/Delisha.
Origin and history
Lisha is often used as a shortened form of names like Alicia, Delisha, or Alisha, though it can also stem from the Hebrew name Elisha meaning 'God is my salvation'. It gained mild popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a rare and distinct modern choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,388 babies in the United States have been named Lisha since 1880. It ranks #3611 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2088.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.6 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
- LA (7.2 %)
- VA (5.6 %)
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 | 33 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,157 |
| 1970-1980 | 530 |
| 1980-1990 | 381 |
| 1990-2000 | 159 |
| 2000-2010 | 77 |
| 2010-2019 | 38 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Fun facts
- Lisha originally gained traction as a diminutive or simplified spelling of names ending in -licia or -lisha.
- The name experienced its highest period of usage in the U.S. during the 1960s and 1970s.