Falisha
A feminine name of Arabic origin signifying victorious.
Name Census estimates that about 862 living Americans carry the first name Falisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Falisha today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Falisha births was 1985 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Falisha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Falisha with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
862
~ 1 in 397,627 Americans
Peak year
1985
53 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2020 SSA rank
#15,877
Tracked since 1966
Census
Falisha in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 719 people with the first name Falisha, which placed it at #15,860 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#15,860
National first-name rank
People counted
719
719 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
41.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Falisha
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Falisha is White at 41.0%. The next largest groups are Black (31.3%) and Hispanic (12.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Falisha described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Falisha at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White41.0% · 295
- Black or African American31.3% · 225
- Hispanic or Latino12.0% · 86
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.2% · 52
- Two or more races6.3% · 45
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.2% · 16
Popularity
Falisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Falisha from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 338 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Falisha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Falisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Falishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Oklahoma recorded the most babies named Falisha, while New York, Oklahoma, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Falisha
The name Falisha is believed to have its roots in the Arabic language, with origins dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "falah," which translates to "prosperous" or "successful." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals as a wish for a prosperous and flourishing life.
In the early days of Islam, the name Falisha was often associated with individuals from the Arabian Peninsula, particularly from regions such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and the surrounding areas. It was a name commonly given to girls, reflecting the cultural and linguistic traditions of the time.
While there are no direct references to the name Falisha in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Arabic origin and meaning align with the values and beliefs upheld in Islamic culture, which emphasize the importance of prosperity, success, and blessings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Falisha can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in historical records from the Abbasid Caliphate, a prominent Islamic empire that ruled over vast territories in the Middle East and North Africa.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Falisha. One such figure was Falisha al-Andalusi, a renowned poet and scholar from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal) during the 11th century. Her poetic works and contributions to Arabic literature have left a lasting impact.
Another prominent figure was Falisha bint Abbas, a respected scholar and teacher who lived in the 9th century in Baghdad, Iraq. She was renowned for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her role in advancing the education of women during her time.
In the realm of art and culture, Falisha al-Qahira was a notable calligrapher and artist who flourished in Cairo, Egypt, during the 14th century. Her intricate calligraphic works adorned many significant architectural and literary works of the era.
Moving forward in time, Falisha al-Jazairi was a influential writer and activist from Algeria in the 19th century. She played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and education during the colonial period in North Africa.
Lastly, Falisha al-Khalili was a renowned businesswoman and philanthropist from Kuwait in the early 20th century. She was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations and initiatives aimed at empowering women and supporting education in the region.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have carried the name Falisha throughout the centuries, showcasing its enduring presence and cultural significance across various regions and eras.
People
Falisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Falisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Falisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Falisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 862 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Falisha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 397,627 US residents.
Is Falisha a common name?
We classify Falisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 910 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Falisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Falisha was 1985, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Falisha is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Falisha in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 719 people with the name Falisha, or 0.24 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #15,860 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Falisha in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Falisha?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Falisha appears almost entirely female. Of the 728 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Falisha?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Falisha is White at 41.0%. The next largest groups are Black (31.3%) and Hispanic (12.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Falisha most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Falisha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 41.0% (295 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Falisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Falisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Falisha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Falisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Falisha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Falisha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Falisha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.