Alisha vs Isha

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Isha

Girl #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman, female"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Hindu South Asian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,203
Total SSA Count
196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alisha Rank #1,140
Isha Rank #1,203

Alisha is more popular, ranked #1140 vs #1203 for Isha.

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

Isha ___

  • Isha Grace
  • Isha Priya
  • Isha Noor
  • Isha Amara
  • Isha Layla
  • Isha Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alisha

Natasha Priya Marcus Devon Jasmine

If you choose Isha

Arjun Zara Anika Rohan Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisha or Isha more popular?

Alisha is more popular, ranked #1140 compared to Isha at #1203 in the United States.

What do Alisha and Isha mean?

Alisha means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Isha means "woman, female" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alisha and Isha boy or girl names?

Alisha is primarily a girl name. Isha is primarily a girl name.

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