Alishia May is a name consisting of two common English names. To explain the spelling using IPA phonetic transcription, the name can be broken down into syllables: Ali-shi-a May. The first syllable contains the vowel sound /ə/ as in "ago," followed by the consonant sounds /l/ and /ɪ/ as in "lift." The second syllable contains the same vowel sound /ə/ but followed by the consonants /ʃ/ as in "she" and /i/ as in "ski." The final syllable contains the vowel sound /eɪ/ as in "say."
The name "Alishia" is derived from the name "Alicia", which in turn comes from the Germanic name "Adelheidis" or "Adalheidis". It is composed of the elements "adal" meaning "noble" and "heid" meaning "kind" or "sort". Over time, the name evolved into various forms in different languages, and "Alicia" is one such variant.
The name "May" has English and Scottish origins. It is derived from the Old English word "mai", meaning "the fifth month of the year" and is also associated with the spring season and the concept of growth and blossoming.
In the case of "Alishia May", it seems to be a combination of the given name "Alishia" and the common English surname "May", possibly chosen for personal reasons or familial significance.