Malisa

Malisa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2011.

Malisa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Malisa

Malisa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Malisa first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1003 in 1885, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,340 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Malisa in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#1003 in 1885
Peak year
1973
Total since 1880
2,340

Malisa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#5785 in 2011
Babies named Malisa in 2011
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malisa mean?

The meaning of Malisa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Malisa a boy or girl name?

Malisa is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2011.

What origin is the name Malisa?

Malisa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Malisa?

Malisa first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #1003 in 1885, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].