Malisa
Malisa is a girl baby name. Ranked #29,036 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Malisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 2,314 babies have been named Malisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malisa is past its peak , currently ranked #29,036 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #29,036
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Malisa
Malisa is a girl name .
Malisa is currently ranked #29,036 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malisa include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malisa include Malia, Maliyah, Maliah, Malina, Malika . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis