Alysha
English (Modern) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Alysha
Alysha is a modern English variant of Alicia, derived from the Germanic name Alice, meaning "of noble kind" from the elements "adal" (noble) and "heid" (kind/type).
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Etymology
Alysha is a modern English variant of Alicia, derived from the Germanic name Alice, meaning "of noble kind" from the elements "adal" (noble) and "heid" (kind/type). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures with no specific religious affiliation, though it emerged as a contemporary spelling variation during the late 20th century.
Alysha currently ranks #3,465 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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