Alisha

Meaning of Alisha

It means 'noble' or 'protected by God'. It can also be seen as a variation of the name Alicia, which has Latin roots meaning 'noble kind'.

Alisha has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alisha

After ranking as high as #401 in 2000, Alisha has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Alisha

• Alisha Chinai
  Indian pop singer
• Alisha Lehmann
  Swiss professional footballer
• Alisha Boe
  Norwegian-American actress
• Alisha Newton
  Canadian actress
• Alisha Khan
  Indian actress and model

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Questions about the name Alisha

What does the name Alisha mean?

Alisha means it means 'noble' or 'protected by god'. it can also be seen as a variation of the name alicia, which has latin roots meaning 'noble kind', and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Alisha a boy's or a girl's name?

Alisha is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alisha?

Alisha did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Alisha most popular?

Alisha peaked at #401 in 2000.