Melisha
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 912 babies have been named Melisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melisha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,046 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,046
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Melisha
Melisha is a girl name .
Melisha is currently ranked #64,046 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melisha include Mel, Meli, Meliy, Meliie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melisha include Melissa, Melina, Melinda, Melia, Melisa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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