How Many People Are Named Malisha?
Complete statistics for the name Malisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Malisha is a unique name with very rare usage, only 617 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 534,805 Americans. The majority of those named Malisha are now in their late 30s and early 40s, having peaked in popularity back in 1981.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 637 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: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Malisha Through the Generations
Malisha, a name that's been around since the 1980s, has seen its peak in 1981 when 43 babies were given this name. Over the decades, its usage has declined, but it still holds a special place among those born in the latter half of the 20th century. Today, most people named Malisha are between 30 and 60 years old, with a smaller group under 30 and a few over 60, showing a fairly even spread across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Malisha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Malisha
How Many People Have the Name Malisha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 617 people in the United States currently share the name Malisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 534,805 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Malisha a Common or Rare Name?
Malisha 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 Malisha Mean?
Malisha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Malisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Malisha Most Popular?
The name Malisha reached peak popularity in 1981, with 43 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 Malisha?
Approximately 617 people named Malisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 637. That works out to roughly 1 in 534,805 Americans.
Is Malisha a rare name?
Malisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 534,805 Americans has this name.
What does the name Malisha mean?
Malisha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Malisha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Malisha are male and 100% are female.
When was Malisha most popular?
Malisha peaked in 1981 with 43 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.