Alisha vs Edna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alisha

Girl #1,140 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American South Asian Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,140
Total SSA Count
212
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Leisha, Lish

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Edna

Girl #2,052 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasure, rejuvenation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,052
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alisha Rank #1,140
Edna Rank #2,052

Alisha is more popular, ranked #1140 vs #2052 for Edna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alisha ___

  • Alisha Marie
  • Alisha Grace
  • Alisha Rose
  • Alisha Dawn
  • Alisha Nicole
  • Alisha Renee

Edna ___

  • Edna Rose
  • Edna May
  • Edna Pearl
  • Edna Florence
  • Edna Grace
  • Edna Irene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alisha

Natasha Priya Marcus Devon Jasmine

If you choose Edna

Mabel Vera Agnes Hilda Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisha or Edna more popular?

Alisha is more popular, ranked #1140 compared to Edna at #2052 in the United States.

What do Alisha and Edna mean?

Alisha means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Edna means "pleasure, rejuvenation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alisha and Edna boy or girl names?

Alisha is primarily a girl name. Edna is primarily a girl name.

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