girl's name
Melisha
muh-LEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 941
Melisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2014 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 1980, when 62 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1960.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Melisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 94 |
| 1970s | 297 |
| 1980s | 304 |
| 1990s | 165 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Melisha?
In 2014, Melisha 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 Melisha 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 Melisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melisha
- English muh-LEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Melisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melisha
How popular is the name Melisha?
In 2014, Melisha 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 Melisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Melisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melisha?
Melisha has 3 syllables.
When was Melisha most popular?
Melisha peaked in 1980, when 62 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.