Girl · #15,678 in 2026

Alishia

Alicia is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Alice, which comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis (Adelaide), meaning "noble natured".

Current Rank
#15,678
Peak Rank
#1,247 (1990)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1960
First Year
2018
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#1247
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
55
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Alishia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Alicia is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Alice, which comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis (Adelaide), meaning "noble natured".

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The Story of Alishia

Alishia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 132 Alishias were born — ranking #1,247 that year. As of 2026, Alishia ranks #15,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 3K Alishias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Alishia

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Alicia Abella , American engineer
  • Alicia Aberley (born 1984), Australian swimmer
  • Alicia Agneson (born 1996), Swedish actress
  • Alicia Agut (1929–2017), Spanish actress
  • Alicia Albe (born 1977), American rhythmic gymnast
  • Alicia Alfonso (born 1963), Uruguayan actress
  • Alicia Alonso (1920–2019) Cuban dancer
  • Alicia Alonzo (born 1946), Filipino actress

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Names that sound like Alishia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alishia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alishia

What does the name Alishia mean?
Alicia is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Alice, which comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis (Adelaide), meaning "noble natured".
How popular is Alishia in 2026?
In 2026, Alishia ranks #15,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Alishia most popular?
Alishia reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #1,247 that year with 132 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Alishia most popular?
Alishia has historically been most popular in Kentucky, Alabama, Oregon. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Alishia.
Is Alishia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Alishia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Alishia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alishia include Londa, Wendie, Aneesa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alishia

Alishia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Alishia's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #1,247. Use the chart and map above to compare Alishia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.