Alisha vs Johanna

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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Johanna

Girl #848 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#848
Total SSA Count
318
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Hanna, Anna

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Popularity Comparison

Alisha Rank #1,140
Johanna Rank #848

Johanna is more popular, ranked #848 vs #1140 for Alisha.

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

Johanna ___

  • Johanna Marie
  • Johanna Rose
  • Johanna Elizabeth
  • Johanna Claire
  • Johanna Grace
  • Johanna Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alisha

Natasha Priya Marcus Devon Jasmine

If you choose Johanna

Elise Mathilde Friedrich Anneliese Lotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisha or Johanna more popular?

Johanna is more popular, ranked #848 compared to Alisha at #1140 in the United States.

What do Alisha and Johanna mean?

Alisha means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Johanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alisha and Johanna boy or girl names?

Alisha is primarily a girl name. Johanna is primarily a girl name.

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