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UK boy's name

Alisan

A feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "beautiful woman".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Alisan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Alisan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Alisan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Alisan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Alisan ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Alisan.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alisan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4805

2012

Births in 2012

3

Latest year

Peak year

2012

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Alisan mean?

The name Alisan has its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to the ancient Iranian civilization. It is believed to have derived from the old Persian word "Alisan," which means "noble" or "high-born." This name was commonly used among the aristocratic and noble classes of ancient Persia.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Alisan can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic poem written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the 10th century AD. In this literary masterpiece, Alisan is mentioned as the name of a character, a brave warrior and nobleman.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Alisan. One of the most famous was Alisan ibn Abi al-Hujr al-Kindi (801-873 AD), a prominent Arab mathematician and philosopher from the Abbasid era. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra, optics, and the study of cryptography.

Another historical figure with the name Alisan was Alisan al-Dimashqi (1256-1327 AD), a renowned Arab historian and geographer from Damascus. He authored several influential works, including a comprehensive geographical encyclopedia titled "The Travels of Ibn Battuta."

In the 14th century, Alisan al-Razi (1330-1395 AD) was a Persian physician and philosopher who made notable contributions to the field of medicine. His writings on various medical topics, including the treatment of diseases and the use of herbs, were widely studied and respected.

During the 16th century, Alisan Bey (1510-1572 AD) was a prominent Ottoman statesman and military commander. He served as the governor of several provinces and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire under the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

The name Alisan has a rich historical legacy, rooted in the Persian culture and language. Its association with nobility, bravery, and intellectual pursuits has been exemplified by the notable individuals who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Alisan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alisan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4805 3 1

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FAQ

Alisan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Alisan in the UK right now?

In 2012, Alisan was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Alisan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Alisan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Alisan?

A feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "beautiful woman".

How many people are called Alisan in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Alisan across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.