UK girl's name
Alishya
An feminine name of English origin, a variant of Alicia.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alishya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alishya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4524, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 6 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2008. 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.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Alishya. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alishya ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 6 girls were registered as Alishya.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alishya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4524
2008
Births in 2008
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
6 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Alishya mean?
The name Alishya is a relatively modern variation of the Hebrew name Aliza, which means "joyful" or "happy." Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew language, with the earliest recorded instances of the name appearing in religious texts from the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Aliza was a 12th-century Jewish scholar and poet from Spain named Aliza Bat Judah. She was renowned for her expertise in Hebrew poetry and her contributions to the development of the Spanish-Hebrew literary tradition.
In the 15th century, Aliza di Herrera was a prominent Jewish philosopher and writer from Portugal. Her works focused on the reconciliation of Jewish theology with contemporary philosophical concepts, and she played a significant role in the intellectual discourse of her time.
The name Alishya gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variation of the traditional Hebrew name Aliza. It was likely introduced as a way to adapt the name to modern naming conventions while retaining its Hebrew origins.
One notable bearer of the name Alishya was Alishya Kapoor, an Indian actress and dancer who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s. She was celebrated for her performances in numerous Bollywood films and her contributions to the Indian entertainment industry.
Another notable Alishya was Alishya Braverman, an American artist and activist who was born in 1945. She was known for her vibrant paintings and her advocacy for civil rights and social justice causes.
In more recent times, Alishya Merritt, born in 1985, is an American professional basketball player who has played for several teams in the WNBA and overseas. She was a standout player during her college years and has represented the United States in international competitions.
While the name Alishya is a modern variation, its roots in the ancient Hebrew language and its association with joy and happiness have endured, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage and positive connotations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alishya over time
The chart below shows babies named Alishya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alishya, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2008, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alishya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alishya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3663 | 10 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Alishya
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Alishya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alishya in the UK right now?
In 2008, Alishya was ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Alishya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 6 babies registered as Alishya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alishya?
An feminine name of English origin, a variant of Alicia.
How many people are called Alishya in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Alishya across the 3 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.