Girl nameCurrently #16,734 in the USSteady
Malisha
3 syllablesPeak year: 19817 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malisha's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Malisha's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malisha |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 43 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Malisha through the decades
- Malisha peaked in 1981, when 43 babies were named Malisha in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2003–2024), use of Malisha has fallen 50% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malisha currently ranks #16,734 in the US and is holding steady.