Malisha
girl nameMalisha entered the US charts in 1964, peaked at #2305 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1964–2025
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rank today
#2305
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6347 |
| 1970s | #4146 |
| 1980s | #4916 |
| 1990s | #5907 |
| 2000s | #11021 |
| 2010s | #16542 |
| 2020s | #14379 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Malisha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Malisha alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malisha in 2025?
- Malisha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Malisha most popular?
- Malisha peaked in 1981, reaching #2305 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Malisha with classmates?
- Malisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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