How Many People Are Named Malisa?

Complete statistics for the name Malisa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Malisa
Very Rare
American

Malisa is a rare name, originating from a blend of modern and traditional influences. With only 2,200 people named Malisa living in the US today, you're one in 150,014 Americans who shares this unique moniker. The name peaked in popularity back in 1973 with 104 births.

~2,200
Living in US
1 in 150,014
Americans
1973
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Elegant Sophisticated Graceful
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,200
Worldwide Bearers
#50,546
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
78
🇦🇹 Austria
69
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
51
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
42
🇹🇿 Tanzania
38
🇮🇹 Italy
35
🇦🇺 Australia
32
🇨🇭 Switzerland
31
🇵🇹 Portugal
28
🇸🇪 Sweden
24

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,200 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 48
189
Would be under 30 (8%)
1,928
Would be 30–60 (82%)
223
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 2,340 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1973

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
48
Modern Appeal
52
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Malisa Through the Generations

Malisa has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1973, reflecting a shift away from the name's earlier appeal. Today, the majority of those named Malisa are middle-aged, with 82% falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests a generation that embraced the name during its heyday, but it's also interesting to note that there's a small but growing younger cohort under 30, indicating some renewed interest in the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 224
Texas 89
Michigan 45
Illinois 41
New York 40
Georgia 36
Ohio 33
Florida 21
Kentucky 21
Washington 18

✨ Similar Names to Malisa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Malisa's American roots

📄 About the Name Malisa

How Many People Have the Name Malisa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,200 people in the United States currently share the name Malisa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 150,014 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Malisa a Common or Rare Name?

Malisa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Malisa Mean?

Malisa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Malisa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Malisa Most Popular?

The name Malisa reached peak popularity in 1973, with 104 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Malisa?

Approximately 2,200 people named Malisa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,340. That works out to roughly 1 in 150,014 Americans.

Is Malisa a rare name?

Malisa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 150,014 Americans has this name.

What does the name Malisa mean?

Malisa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Malisa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Malisa are male and 100% are female.

When was Malisa most popular?

Malisa peaked in 1973 with 104 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,200
All-Time Births2,340
1 in X1 in 150,014
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age48
Peak Year1973
World Rank#50,546
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.