girl's name
Malisha
muh-LEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 653
Malisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1981, when 43 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1964.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Malisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 159 |
| 1980s | 181 |
| 1990s | 166 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Malisha?
In 2024, Malisha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Malisha Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Malisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Malisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Malisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Malisha
- English muh-LEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Malisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Malisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Malisha
How popular is the name Malisha?
In 2024, Malisha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Malisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Malisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Malisha?
Malisha has 3 syllables.
When was Malisha most popular?
Malisha peaked in 1981, when 43 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.