How old is someone named Alisha?
The average Alisha is 36 years old.
Half of all living Alishas are between 30 and 44.
When was Alisha popular?
Alisha rose fast and peaked in 1989, then faded almost as fast. 55% of all Alishas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 14 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 92 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 1,473 | 1,300 |
| 1970s | 8,956 | 8,500 |
| 1980s | 21,827 | 21,000 |
| 1990s | 14,522 | 14,000 |
| 2000s | 6,015 | 6,000 |
| 2010s | 3,007 | 3,000 |
| 2020s | 1,221 | 1,200 |
How many Alishas are still alive?
About 55,000 Alishas are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 57,000 babies named Alisha since 1948.
Nearly every Alisha ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Alisha?
More than half of living Alishas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 20%
- Millennial 56%
- Gen Z 17%
- Gen Alpha 6%
Is Alisha an old name?
Somewhat. Alisha is older than 61 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Alisha will be 60 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Alisha a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Alishas are women.
Names the same age as Alisha
NAME TWIN
Alisha's name twin is Natasha. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Natasha's age curve is the closest match to Alisha's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Alysha (31)
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Questions about the name Alisha
How old is the average Alisha?
The average Alisha in the US is 36 years old. The median is 38, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Alisha?
About 55,000 Alishas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 57,000 babies given the name since 1948.
When was the name Alisha most popular?
In 1989, when about 2,500 baby girls were named Alisha.
Is Alisha a Millennial name?
Yes. About 56% of living Alishas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this