Melishia Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmeh-LISH-ee-uh / mɛˈlɪʃiə

English; African American

Meaning

Derived from the name Melisha, possibly a blend of Melissa and Alicia.

Historical & Cultural Background

Melishia is a modern name that emerged in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by combining elements from existing names. The name may also be seen as part of a broader cultural movement towards individuality in naming practices.

Trend Summary

Melishia has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage since the 1980s.

Similar Names

AliciaMelissaTahliaNeliaElishaDelishaTaneshaTanisha

Variants

  • Melisha
  • Malisha

International Variants

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Famous people named Melishia

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Fictional characters named Melishia

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Sibling Suggestions

MaliaMalikaMelinaMireyaMaya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Melishia was first seen in the United States in 1981. Melishia has ranked as high as #1114 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Melishia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Melishia

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19815