Total births
109
Girls' name · since 1970
Philisha
Philisha has 109 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 109
- total births
- 1970–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
109 girls have been named Philisha since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Philisha recorded 109 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2000.
- 109 total births
- 1970–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
109 girls have been named Philisha since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 109
- total births
- 1970–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Philisha was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
14 babies were named Philisha in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Philisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Philisha's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Philisha at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Philisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2000
- Peak year (1991)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Philisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Philisha's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Philisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
29 births
- 1980s
1980s
29 births
- 1990s
1990s
45 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 45 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Philisha? ▼
109 babies have been named Philisha since 1970. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1991 with 14 births.
When was Philisha most popular? ▼
Philisha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Philisha been used? ▼
Philisha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 31 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Philisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Philomena, Phillis, Philippa, Phillip, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Philisha's data
- Philisha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (45 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Philisha
Nearby Names Like Philisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Philisha
Philomena Girl
#1810 9,951 births
Phillis Girl
3,677 births
Philippa Girl
#2607 1,815 births
Phillip Girl
1,330 births
Philip Girl
1,137 births
Compare Philisha side by side: Philisha vs Philomena Philisha vs Phillis Philisha vs Philippa
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1970–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Philisha: Baby Name Since 1970 - 109 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/philisha. 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 Philisha 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.