Alaysha

Alaysha is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. The name appears to be a creative variant of names like Alisha, Alysha, or Alicia, incorporating the popular 'ay' sound and spelling pattern seen in many modern names. Linguistically, it may relate to the Hebrew name Alisha (meaning "protected by God") or could connect to the Greek Alice/Alicia family of names meaning "truth" or "noble." Alaysha gained modest usage beginning in the 1990s, representing the trend toward melodic, multi-syllabic feminine names with distinctive spellings. The name demonstrates phonetic creativity while maintaining connections to more traditional naming patterns. Usage data shows it remains relatively uncommon, making it a distinctive choice that balances uniqueness with familiar sounds.

Pronounced uh-LAY-shuh.

As of October 2026, Alaysha ranked #2542 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1660 in 2001.