How Many People Are Named Lisha?
Complete statistics for the name Lisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lisha is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 149,805 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,203 people named Lisha living in the US. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity way back in 1960.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting those named Lisha might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 53All 2,382 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: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lisha Through the Generations
Lisha has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, peaking in 1960 with 275 births. Today, it's considered a declining name, but still holds a place between classic and modern styles. The majority of people named Lisha are now aged 30-60, making up 54% of the total, while 40% are over 60 and 6% are under 30, showing a fairly even spread across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lisha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lisha
How Many People Have the Name Lisha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,203 people in the United States currently share the name Lisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 149,805 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lisha a Common or Rare Name?
Lisha 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 Lisha Mean?
Lisha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lisha Most Popular?
The name Lisha reached peak popularity in 1960, with 275 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 Lisha?
Approximately 2,203 people named Lisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,382. That works out to roughly 1 in 149,805 Americans.
Is Lisha a rare name?
Lisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 149,805 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lisha mean?
Lisha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lisha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lisha are male and 100% are female.
When was Lisha most popular?
Lisha peaked in 1960 with 275 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.