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Alisha

Girl name · 926 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Alisha: 926 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 70 births in 2005.

Alisha is a name with multiple origins, most commonly emerging as a modern variant of Alicia, the Latinized form of Alice, which itself derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble" or "of noble kind." In Sanskrit, Alisha can also mean "protected by God" or "noble," adding a layer of multicultural depth. Among famous bearers, Alisha Chinai, the Indian pop singer known for her hit "Made in India," brought the name into the global pop culture spotlight. While there is no major place directly named after Alisha, the name shares its noble root with numerous places like Adelaide in Australia. A notable variant is Aleesha, and the name saw a surge in popularity in Scotland during the late 20th century, reflecting a wider trend toward creative spellings of classic names.