How Many People Are Named Alaysha?

Complete statistics for the name Alaysha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alaysha
Very Rare
Modern American, possibly influenced by Arabic roots

Alaysha is a very rare name, with only 1,800 people named Alaysha living in the U.S. today, making it 1 in 183,379. It peaked in 2001 with 109 births and is mostly given to young folks under 30.

~1,800
Living in US
1 in 183,379
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A modern invented name, likely a creative variation of Alaysia or Aisha, sometimes associated with the idea of being alive or blessed.
🌐
Origin
Modern American, possibly influenced by Arabic roots
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Creative Warm-hearted Expressive Independent
22
Life Path Number

The number 22 is known as the Master Builder in numerology. It represents someone with big vision, practical power, and the ability to turn ambitious dreams into real, tangible achievements.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,921
Worldwide Bearers
#848,089
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,800
🇵🇭 Philippines
7
🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands
6
🇨🇦 Canada
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇺🇬 Uganda
2
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇧🇿 Belize
1
🇬🇧 England
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,800 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
1,671
Would be under 30 (92%)
146
Would be 30–60 (8%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,817 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
43

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alaysha Through the Generations

The name Alaysha has a unique journey, with a peak in 2001 when 109 babies were named it. Today, there are just 1,800 people named Alaysha in the U.S., showing a significant decline. The fact that 92% of Alayshas are under 30 makes it a truly modern name, unlike many others that have seen older generations carry them forward. This stark contrast between past popularity and current rarity is quite fascinating. The gap between the all-time births (1,817) and the living count (1,800) is minimal, indicating that most of those born with the name are still alive. However, the absence of anyone over 60 is noteworthy, suggesting a relatively recent surge in its usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 103
Texas 92
Florida 85
Louisiana 63
California 44
Georgia 37
North Carolina 29
Pennsylvania 28
South Carolina 25
Michigan 23

✨ Similar Names to Alaysha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alaysha's Modern American, possibly influenced by Arabic roots roots

📄 About the Name Alaysha

How Many People Have the Name Alaysha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,800 people in the United States currently share the name Alaysha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 183,379 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alaysha a Common or Rare Name?

Alaysha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alaysha Mean?

Alaysha means "A modern invented name, likely a creative variation of Alaysia or Aisha, sometimes associated with the idea of being alive or blessed." and comes from Modern American, possibly influenced by Arabic roots origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alaysha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Alaysha Most Popular?

The name Alaysha reached peak popularity in 2001, with 109 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alaysha?

Approximately 1,800 people named Alaysha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,817. That works out to roughly 1 in 183,379 Americans.

Is Alaysha a rare name?

Alaysha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 183,379 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alaysha mean?

Alaysha means "A modern invented name, likely a creative variation of Alaysia or Aisha, sometimes associated with the idea of being alive or blessed." and comes from Modern American, possibly influenced by Arabic roots origins.

Is Alaysha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alaysha are male and 100% are female.

When was Alaysha most popular?

Alaysha peaked in 2001 with 109 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,800
All-Time Births1,817
1 in X1 in 183,379
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2001
World Rank#848,089
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.