Malisa Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-LEE-sah / /məˈliːsə/

Slavic; Hebrew

Meaning

Slavic: 'grace'; Hebrew: 'God is my light'

Historical & Cultural Background

Malisa is a name that has roots in various cultures, particularly Slavic and Hebrew. In Slavic cultures, it is often associated with grace and beauty. The Hebrew interpretation connects it to divine light, reflecting a spiritual significance. The name has seen varying levels of popularity across different regions and time periods.

Similar Names

MelissaMarisaAlisaMalinaMinaMaliaMirellaMarina

Variants

  • Malissa
  • Melisa

International Variants

  • Melisa (Spanish)
  • Malisa (Croatian)

Famous people named Malisa

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Fictional characters named Malisa

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Sibling Suggestions

MayaLilaNinaSofiaElenaTalia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Malisa was first seen in the United States in 1885. Malisa has ranked as high as #969 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Malisa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Malisa (1997)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18856
18895
18905
18925
19085
19556
19576
195814
195910
196011
196117
196219
196328
196429
196557
196667
196768
196877
196979
197085
197193
197294
1973104
197477
197588
197684
197768
197891
197982
198071
198147
198243
198349
198446
198538
198650
198758
198864
198946
199045
199154
199243
199332
199437
199523
199625
199715
199817
199912
200012
200115
20027
200313
200411
200512
200610
20077
200811
20097
20107
20127
20138
20156
20166
20216