Alisha vs Tilly

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tilly

Girl #952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#952
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Til, Tillie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alisha Rank #1,140
Tilly Rank #952

Tilly is more popular, ranked #952 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

Tilly ___

  • Tilly Rose
  • Tilly Mae
  • Tilly Jane
  • Tilly Grace
  • Tilly Anne
  • Tilly Blythe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alisha

Natasha Priya Marcus Devon Jasmine

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisha or Tilly more popular?

Tilly is more popular, ranked #952 compared to Alisha at #1140 in the United States.

What do Alisha and Tilly mean?

Alisha means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Alisha and Tilly boy or girl names?

Alisha is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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