Alisha vs Mary

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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Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Molly, Polly, May

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Popularity Comparison

Alisha Rank #1,140
Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 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

Mary ___

  • Mary Grace
  • Mary Elizabeth
  • Mary Jane
  • Mary Ann
  • Mary Rose
  • Mary Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alisha

Natasha Priya Marcus Devon Jasmine

If you choose Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisha or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Alisha at #1140 in the United States.

What do Alisha and Mary mean?

Alisha means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alisha and Mary boy or girl names?

Alisha is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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