Total births
10
Girls' name · since 1988
Phelisha
Phelisha has 10 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1988 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 10
- total births
- 1988–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Phelisha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 10 have been recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Phelisha recorded 10 times among girls since 1988, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 1991.
- 10 total births
- 1988–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 girls have been named Phelisha since 1988, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 10
- total births
- 1988–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Phelisha was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
5 babies were named Phelisha in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Phelisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Phelisha splits its recorded history at 1991: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births).
Phelisha at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Phelisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–1991
- Peak year (1988)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 4 years of records
Phelisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Phelisha's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Phelisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phelisha? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 10 babies named Phelisha. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 5 births.
When was Phelisha most popular? ▼
Phelisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Phelisha been used? ▼
Phelisha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1988, spanning 4 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Phelisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Phebe, Pheobe, Pheonix, Phenix, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Phelisha's data
- Phelisha's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Phelisha
Nearby Names Like Phelisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Phelisha
Phebe Girl
#5617 2,958 births
Pheobe Girl
#8449 1,136 births
Pheonix Girl
#6789 439 births
Phenix Girl
#5099 360 births
Phelicia Girl
202 births
Compare Phelisha side by side: Phelisha vs Phebe Phelisha vs Pheobe Phelisha vs Pheonix
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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, 1988–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Phelisha: Baby Name Since 1988 - 10 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/phelisha. 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 Phelisha 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.