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UK girl's name

Alyshea

A unique feminine name potentially combining "Alyssa" and "Shea", meaning variations of happiness and movement.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Alyshea is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alyshea popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3824, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. 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.

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

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Alyshea. 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 1998 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Alyshea ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Alyshea.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alyshea as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3824

1997

Births in 1997

3

Latest year

Peak year

1997

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Alyshea mean?

The name Alyshea is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely stemming from a combination of the traditional names Alice and Alicia. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural heritage, as it appears to be a creative amalgamation rather than derived from a specific language or ethnic group.

While the name Alyshea itself does not have any documented historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its component names do have a rich history. Alice, for example, is derived from the Old French name Aaliz, which in turn came from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble kind." Alicia, on the other hand, traces its roots back to the Germanic name Adaliz, also meaning "noble kind."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Alyshea are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century. One of the earliest notable individuals with this name was Alyshea Bates, an American actress born in 1984, known for her roles in films such as "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Fried Green Tomatoes."

Another individual named Alyshea was Alyshea Cravey, an American singer and songwriter born in 1989, who gained recognition for her participation in the reality TV show "American Idol" in 2008.

In the realm of sports, Alyshea McDonald, an American basketball player born in 1991, played for several teams in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) during her career.

Alyshea Proctor, an American track and field athlete born in 1988, competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, representing the United States in the 400-meter hurdles event.

Lastly, Alyshea Frye, an American actress born in 1992, is known for her roles in television shows such as "The Originals" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."

While the name Alyshea may be a relatively modern creation, it has gained a foothold in various fields, from entertainment to sports, with individuals bearing this distinctive name making their mark in their respective areas.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Alyshea by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alyshea 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
1990s #3824 3 1

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FAQ

Alyshea: questions and answers

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

In 1997, Alyshea was ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Alyshea most popular?

The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Alyshea in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Alyshea?

A unique feminine name potentially combining "Alyssa" and "Shea", meaning variations of happiness and movement.

How many people are called Alyshea in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Alyshea 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.