Alisha vs Kiah

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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Kiah

Girl #2,936 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength (short form of Hezekiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew African-American Australian Aboriginal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,936
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki

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Popularity Comparison

Alisha Rank #1,140
Kiah Rank #2,936

Alisha is more popular, ranked #1140 vs #2936 for Kiah.

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

Kiah ___

  • Kiah Rose
  • Kiah Grace
  • Kiah Mae
  • Kiah Jane
  • Kiah Elise
  • Kiah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alisha

Natasha Priya Marcus Devon Jasmine

If you choose Kiah

Zion Amara Elijah Nadia Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisha or Kiah more popular?

Alisha is more popular, ranked #1140 compared to Kiah at #2936 in the United States.

What do Alisha and Kiah mean?

Alisha means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Kiah means "God is my strength (short form of Hezekiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alisha and Kiah boy or girl names?

Alisha is primarily a girl name. Kiah is primarily a girl name.

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