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Alysha

Girl name · 90 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Alysha: 90 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2002.

Alysha is a modern, phonetic spelling of Alicia, itself a Latinate form of Alice, which ultimately derives from the Old French name Aalis, a diminutive of the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble" or "of noble kind." The name gained widespread popularity through Lewis Carroll's *Alice's Adventures in Wonderland*, though Alysha specifically rose in use during the late 20th century as part of a trend for creative spellings. Notable bearers include Alysha Newman, a Canadian Olympic pole vaulter, and Alysha Clark, an American professional basketball player. The name shares its root with Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, and with the Scottish place name Auldearn, which contains the Gaelic *allt* meaning "stream" rather than the same noble origin. Alysha remains a distinctly modern, melodic variant of a classic name, often chosen for its softer sound and individual flair.