Total births
542
Girls' name · since 1988
Jalisha
542 babies named Jalisha in U.S. Social Security records since 1988, with the highest year being 1990. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 542
- total births
- 1988–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Jalisha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 542 have been recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jalisha has been recorded 542 times among girls since 1988, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2011.
- 542 total births
- 1988–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
542 girls have been named Jalisha since 1988, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 542
- total births
- 1988–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Jalisha was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
60 babies were named Jalisha in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Jalisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jalisha's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 27% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 73%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 60, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jalisha at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Jalisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2011
- Peak year (1990)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Jalisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jalisha's strongest decade.
308 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Jalisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 96
1980s
96 births
- 1990s
1990s
308 births
- 2000s 118
2000s
118 births
- 2010s 20
2010s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 308 births (57% of all-time use).
How Jalisha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jalisha's total volume
Jalisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jalisha by state
Where Jalisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 34 | 6.3% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 25 | 4.6% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 10 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 7 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.9% |
North Carolina share of Jalisha's total US births 6.3%
Even split
34 of 542 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jalisha? ▼
542 babies have been named Jalisha since 1988. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1990 with 60 births.
When was Jalisha most popular? ▼
Jalisha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 308 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Jalisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jalisha are North Carolina (34 births), Mississippi (25 births), South Carolina (10 births).
How long has the name Jalisha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jalisha since 1988 -- 24 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Jalisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaliyah, Jalisa, Jalyn, Jalynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jalisha's data
- Jalisha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (308 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Jalishas (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jalisha
Nearby Names Like Jalisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jalisha
Jaliyah Girl
#804 12,277 births
Jalisa Girl
#4822 6,194 births
Jalyn Girl
#10417 4,827 births
Jalynn Girl
#6446 4,774 births
Jaleah Girl
#2224 3,727 births
Compare Jalisha side by side: Jalisha vs Jaliyah Jalisha vs Jalisa Jalisha vs Jalyn
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jalisha: Baby Name Since 1988 - 542 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jalisha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jalisha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.