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UK girl's name

Allysha

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly 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.

Allysha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Allysha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3860, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 15 births.

This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1996 to 2008. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 54 living people in the UK are called Allysha. 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

  • Allysha ranked #3860 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 15 girls were registered as Allysha.
  • Allysha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #611 in 1996.
  • About 54 living people in the UK are estimated to have Allysha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3860

2008

Births in 2008

5

Latest year

Peak year

1996

15 births

Estimated living

54

2026

Meaning

What does Allysha mean?

The name Allysha has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, derived from the name Aliyah, which means "exalted" or "elevated." It is believed to have originated during the medieval period when the Arabic influence was widespread across parts of Europe and the Middle East.

The earliest known reference to the name Allysha can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appeared in various Islamic texts and records. The name gained popularity among Arab communities due to its association with religious and spiritual connotations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Allysha was in the 13th century, when a notable Islamic scholar and poet, Allysha al-Andalusi, lived in the city of Cordoba, Spain. Her works were widely acclaimed and contributed to the literary and intellectual discourse of the time.

In the 16th century, there was a prominent figure named Allysha Bibi, who was a powerful ruler and patron of the arts in the Mughal Empire, which spanned parts of modern-day India and Pakistan. Her legacy included the construction of several architectural marvels and the promotion of cultural exchange.

Another historical figure with the name Allysha was Allysha al-Husayni, a 17th-century Ottoman scholar and jurist from Damascus. She was renowned for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the field of fiqh (Islamic law).

In the 19th century, Allysha al-Tabtabai was a renowned Iranian poet and mystic whose works explored themes of spirituality and the human condition. Her poetry was celebrated for its depth and eloquence, and she left a lasting impact on the literary traditions of her time.

While the name Allysha has ancient roots, it has evolved and been adapted in various cultural contexts over the centuries. Its enduring appeal lies in its connection to spiritual and intellectual pursuits, as well as its distinctive and melodic sound.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Allysha over time

The chart below shows babies named Allysha 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 Allysha, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2008, compared with 15 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Allysha
0481115199620022008

Decades

Allysha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Allysha 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 #3936 23 6
1990s #2640 28 4

Geography

Where Allysha is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Allysha. 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.

Allysha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #611 in 1996.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Allysha in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#611 in 1996

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

Related

Names similar to Allysha

FAQ

Allysha: questions and answers

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

In 2008, Allysha was ranked #3860 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Allysha most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 15 babies registered as Allysha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Allysha?

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Alicia.

How many people are called Allysha in the UK?

A total of 51 babies have been registered as Allysha across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Allysha most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Allysha ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #611 in 1996. 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.