Melisha
Melisha is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,046 in the US, popular nicknames include Mel, Mey, and Melie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
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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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,046
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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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, Mey, Melie, and Meliie. 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis