UK girl's name
Allisha
A feminine name of French origin meaning "noble" or "exalted.".
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.
Allisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Allisha 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 1998, with 6 births.
This profile covers 49 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1997 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 49 living people in the UK are called Allisha. 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
- • Allisha ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 6 girls were registered as Allisha.
- • About 49 living people in the UK are estimated to have Allisha 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
1998
6 births
Estimated living
49
2026
Meaning
What does Allisha mean?
The name Allisha is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots traced back to the 7th century. It is a feminine form of the name Alish, which means "noble" or "exalted." The name gained popularity in the Middle East and parts of North Africa during the Islamic Golden Age.
In its earliest known usage, the name Allisha appeared in various Arabic literary works and historical records from the medieval period. One of the earliest recorded instances was in a 10th-century poem by the renowned Arabic poet Al-Mutanabbi, where he mentioned a woman named Allisha as a symbol of beauty and grace.
As the Arabic cultural influence spread across regions, the name Allisha also traveled and gained recognition in other parts of the world. In the 12th century, there are records of a prominent female scholar named Allisha Ibn Al-Hafiz, who was renowned for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Allisha. One of the earliest was Allisha Al-Andalusi, a renowned Andalusian poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century and contributed significantly to the literary and intellectual culture of the time.
In the 14th century, Allisha Al-Qurashi was a respected Islamic scholar and theologian from the Qurashi tribe, known for her influential works on Islamic teachings and traditions.
During the Ottoman Empire, Allisha Khanum was a prominent figure in the 16th century, recognized for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the court of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
Moving forward in time, Allisha Browning was a celebrated American opera singer in the late 19th century, renowned for her powerful vocal performances and her contribution to the operatic arts.
In the 20th century, Allisha Ahmed was a pioneering Pakistani educator and women's rights activist, who played a significant role in promoting education and empowerment for women in her country.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Allisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Allisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Allisha, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2008, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Allisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Allisha 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 | #3697 | 35 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3000 | 14 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Allisha
- 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
Allisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Allisha in the UK right now?
In 2008, Allisha was ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Allisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 6 babies registered as Allisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Allisha?
A feminine name of French origin meaning "noble" or "exalted.".
How many people are called Allisha in the UK?
A total of 49 babies have been registered as Allisha across the 11 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.