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UK girl's name

Alishba

A feminine name with Arabic origin meaning "illustrious" or "noble".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Alishba is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alishba popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1198, with 28 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 140 births.

This profile covers 1,439 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.

The latest count is about 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 1,471 living people in the UK are called Alishba. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Alishba ranked #1198 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 28 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 140 girls were registered as Alishba.
  • Alishba ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2019.
  • About 1,471 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alishba as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1198

2024

Births in 2024

28

Latest year

Peak year

2005

140 births

Estimated living

1,471

2026

Meaning

What does Alishba mean?

The name Alishba is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots traced back to the Middle East and Islamic culture. The earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in ancient Arabic texts and historical records from the region.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Alishba was a renowned Arabian poet and scholar who lived during the 8th century CE. Her works and contributions to literature and Islamic studies were widely celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied and analyzed by scholars to this day.

In the 11th century, an influential Islamic scholar and jurist from Persia, Alishba al-Mawardi, gained recognition for his extensive writings on Islamic jurisprudence and political theory. His works, such as "Al-Ahkam Al-Sultaniyyah" (The Laws of Islamic Governance), had a profound impact on the development of Islamic legal and political thought.

During the 13th century, a prominent Sufi mystic and religious leader, Alishba al-Rumi, gained a significant following in the Middle East and Central Asia. Her teachings and spiritual guidance influenced countless individuals and played a crucial role in the spread of Sufism throughout the region.

In the 16th century, a renowned female calligrapher, Alishba Bint Nusayr, gained widespread acclaim for her exceptional skills and artistry. Her calligraphic works adorned numerous mosques, palaces, and manuscripts, leaving an indelible mark on the Islamic artistic tradition.

Another notable figure bearing the name Alishba was a 17th-century Persian poet and scholar, Alishba Isfahani. Her poetic compositions, which often celebrated love, nature, and spiritual themes, earned her a place among the most esteemed literary figures of her time.

Throughout its history, the name Alishba has carried a sense of elegance, grace, and intellectual prowess, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and the Islamic world. While its precise origin and meaning remain subject to scholarly debate, the name has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the annals of history.

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Popularity

Alishba over time

The chart below shows babies named Alishba registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Alishba, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 28 births in 2024, compared with 140 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Alishba
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Decades

Alishba by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alishba 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
2020s #1648 95 5
2010s #878 558 10
2000s #853 773 10
1990s #3139 13 3

Geography

Where Alishba is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Alishba. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Alishba ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2019.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Alishba in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#765 in 2019

9 years of NRS records, 40 total registered

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FAQ

Alishba: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Alishba was ranked #1198 for girls in England and Wales, with 28 births registered.

When was Alishba most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 140 babies registered as Alishba in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Alishba?

A feminine name with Arabic origin meaning "illustrious" or "noble".

How many people are called Alishba in the UK?

A total of 1,439 babies have been registered as Alishba across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 40 more in Scotland.

Where is Alishba most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Alishba ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #765 in 2019. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.