Alaysha
Every Alaysha since 1987 — 1,886 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alaysha
Alaysha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,542 in 2025 with 69 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 1,886 American babies have been named Alaysha. Its peak came in 2001, when 109 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alaysha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alaysha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | #2,542 |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,642 |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,185 |
| 2022 | 43 | #3,599 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,736 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,781 |
| 2019 | 49 | #3,226 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,772 |
| 2017 | 45 | #3,437 |
| 2016 | 50 | #3,232 |
| 2015 | 45 | #3,481 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,490 |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,646 |
| 2012 | 53 | #3,135 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,225 |
| 2010 | 66 | #2,694 |
| 2009 | 80 | #2,398 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,958 |
| 2007 | 89 | #2,215 |
| 2006 | 79 | #2,375 |
| 2005 | 72 | #2,437 |
| 2004 | 62 | #2,653 |
| 2003 | 78 | #2,203 |
| 2002 | 93 | #1,898 |
| 2001 | 109 | #1,660 |
| 2000 | 89 | #1,900 |
| 1995 | 15 | #5,966 |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,878 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alaysha in 2025?
Alaysha ranked #2,542 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 69 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alaysha?
1,886 babies have been named Alaysha in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alaysha most popular?
Alaysha peaked in 2001, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Alaysha a boy or girl name?
Alaysha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alaysha rising or falling?
Alaysha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.