Melisha
girl nameMelisha entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #1766 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
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rank today
#1766
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4652 |
| 1970s | #2733 |
| 1980s | #3451 |
| 1990s | #6019 |
| 2000s | #12012 |
| 2010s | #16513 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Melisha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melisha alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melisha in 2025?
- Melisha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melisha most popular?
- Melisha peaked in 1980, reaching #1766 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melisha with classmates?
- Melisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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