Alisha vs Kaliyah

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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Kaliyah

Girl #443 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, exalted crown"

Origin: Arabic/Hebrew blend

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#443
Total SSA Count
701
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kali, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Alisha Rank #1,140
Kaliyah Rank #443

Kaliyah is more popular, ranked #443 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

Kaliyah ___

  • Kaliyah Rose
  • Kaliyah Grace
  • Kaliyah Marie
  • Kaliyah Jade
  • Kaliyah Faith
  • Kaliyah Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alisha

Natasha Priya Marcus Devon Jasmine

If you choose Kaliyah

Zariah Amara Jamari Kylan Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisha or Kaliyah more popular?

Kaliyah is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Alisha at #1140 in the United States.

What do Alisha and Kaliyah mean?

Alisha means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Kaliyah means "beloved, exalted crown" (Arabic/Hebrew blend origin).

Are Alisha and Kaliyah boy or girl names?

Alisha is primarily a girl name. Kaliyah is primarily a girl name.

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