Delano vs Malisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delano

Boy #3,595 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,595
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del, Lano

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Popularity Comparison

Delano Rank #3,595
Malisha Rank #66,734

Delano is more popular, ranked #3595 vs #66734 for Malisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delano ___

  • Delano James
  • Delano Francis
  • Delano Ray
  • Delano Scott
  • Delano Anthony
  • Delano Marcus

Malisha ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delano or Malisha more popular?

Delano is more popular, ranked #3595 compared to Malisha at #66734 in the United States.

What do Delano and Malisha mean?

Delano means "of the night" (Old French origin).

Are Delano and Malisha boy or girl names?

Delano is primarily a boy name. Malisha is primarily a girl name.

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