Alishah

Q: What is the origin of Alishah?

Alishah is of Arabic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Alishah?

According to the latest SSA data, Alishah is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Alishah a girl name?

Alishah is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Exalted"

Often analyzed as a spelling variant of Alisha with Arabic-influenced -ah ending, sometimes associated with exaltedness.

Themes:nobleexaltedmodernfeminine

Royal Regal Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Alishah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Alishah did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Alishah Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Alishah.

10 ideas

Aliie

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Alis

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aliy

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alis

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shah

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hahy

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ishy

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sha

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Alishah mean?

Alishah means "Exalted". Often analyzed as a spelling variant of Alisha with Arabic-influenced -ah ending, sometimes associated with exaltedness.

What is the origin of Alishah?

Alishah is of Arabic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Alishah?

According to the latest SSA data, Alishah is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Alishah a girl name?

Alishah is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Alishah?

Popular nicknames for Alishah include Aliie, Alis, aliy, alis, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Alishah?

There are many names similar to Alishah in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginArabic, Modern English

Syllables3

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withA

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akeem Abdul Ahmir Amin Ammar

Sisters

Aniya Aida Anissa Ali Ayesha

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