Malisha
Malisha is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,734 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
Malisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 637 babies have been named Malisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malisha is past its peak , currently ranked #66,734 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,734
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Malisha
Malisha is a girl name .
Malisha is currently ranked #66,734 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malisha include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malisha 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