Alisha vs Kennedi

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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Kennedi

Girl #685 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly-headed (original Gaelic)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#685
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenn, Kenna

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Popularity Comparison

Alisha Rank #1,140
Kennedi Rank #685

Kennedi is more popular, ranked #685 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

Kennedi ___

  • Kennedi Grace
  • Kennedi Rose
  • Kennedi Mae
  • Kennedi Ann
  • Kennedi Claire
  • Kennedi Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alisha

Natasha Priya Marcus Devon Jasmine

If you choose Kennedi

Reagan Peyton Quinn Riley Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisha or Kennedi more popular?

Kennedi is more popular, ranked #685 compared to Alisha at #1140 in the United States.

What do Alisha and Kennedi mean?

Alisha means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Kennedi means "ugly-headed (original Gaelic)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alisha and Kennedi boy or girl names?

Alisha is primarily a girl name. Kennedi is primarily a girl name.

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