Malisa
Malisa is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Honeybee or sweet.
Origin and history
Malisa is primarily a phonetic spelling variation of Melissa, a name derived from the Greek word for bee. It can also appear as a modern given name across various cultures, including Southeast Asia. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the late 20th century but remains uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
2,340 babies in the United States have been named Malisa since 1880. It ranks #3641 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2095.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.8 %)
- TX (13.8 %)
- MI (7 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 36 |
| 1960-1970 | 452 |
| 1970-1980 | 866 |
| 1980-1990 | 512 |
| 1990-2000 | 303 |
| 2000-2010 | 105 |
| 2010-2019 | 34 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Lisa, Missi, Lissa
Fun facts
- Malisa developed largely as a simplified or alternative phonetic spelling of the popular 1970s name Melissa.