Melisha Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmeh-LEE-sha / mɛˈliːʃə

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: God is my light; English: variant of Melissa

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Melisha is often considered a modern variant of the name Melissa, which has Greek origins meaning 'honey bee.' In Hebrew, it is associated with the meaning 'God is my light.' The name has gained some popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It reflects a blend of cultural influences, appealing to parents looking for unique yet meaningful names.

Trend Summary

The name Melisha has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

ElishaAlishaTahliaNishaAliciaDelishaKalisha

Variants

  • Malisha
  • Melisa

International Variants

  • Melisa (Spanish)
  • Mélissa (French)

Famous people named Melisha

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Fictional characters named Melisha

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Sibling Suggestions

MelissaMaliaMayaMiraMina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Melisha was first seen in the United States in 1960. Melisha has ranked as high as #1053 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in New York, Georgia, Texas, California, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Melisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Melisha (1994)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19607
19616
19627
196310
196411
19656
196610
196711
196812
196914
197019
197127
197224
197320
197421
197530
197641
197754
197833
197928
198062
198149
198241
198326
198427
198524
198613
198715
198826
198921
199026
199117
199215
199319
199419
199519
199613
199717
199811
19999
20009
20018
200310
20046
20058
20076
20145