Alisher is a name of Arabic origin, meaning 'lion'. It's also found among Uzbeks and Iranians, where it means 'noble' or 'generous'. The name Alisher is composed of two elements: 'Ali', which signifies 'elevated' or 'exalted', and 'Shar', meaning 'king' or 'ruler'. Therefore, the combined name translates to 'Noble King' or 'Elevated Ruler'. This name has been popularized by notable figures such as Alisher Navoiy, a prominent Uzbek poet from the 15th century.
The name Alisher experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable dip in 2014 and 2017, while maintaining consistency between 2016 and 2019, totalling 35 births overall during this period.