Velisha
girl nameVelisha entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #6900 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#6900
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7016 |
| 1970s | #7960 |
| 1980s | #9618 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Velisha are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Velisha alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Velisha in 2025?
- Velisha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Velisha most popular?
- Velisha peaked in 1974, reaching #6900 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Velisha with classmates?
- Velisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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