Allysha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Alicia.
Name Census estimates that about 498 living Americans carry the first name Allysha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Allysha today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Allysha births was 1992 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Allysha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
498
~ 1 in 688,262 Americans
Peak year
1992
43 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2015 SSA rank
#11,895
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Allysha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Allysha from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 293 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Allysha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Allysha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Allyshas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Allysha, while Pennsylvania, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Allysha
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.
People
Allysha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Allysha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Allysha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Allysha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 498 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Allysha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 688,262 US residents.
Is Allysha a common name?
We classify Allysha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 515 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Allysha most popular?
The single biggest year for Allysha was 1992, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Allysha is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Allysha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Allysha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.