Likely a modern variation of Melissa, meaning honeybee
Malesha is a contemporary American name, likely created as a phonetic variation of the Greek name Melissa or influenced by the name Malika. While its exact etymology is modern and fluid, it is often associated with the sweetness and industrious nature of the honeybee. It gained modest usage in the late 20th century but remains a rare choice today.
Less common today
Malesha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,050 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).