Unknown; possibly a modern variation of Melissa or Malika
Malisha is a contemporary name with an unclear etymology. It is often used as a modern elaboration of names like Melissa, meaning 'bee', or Malika, meaning 'queen'. In some contexts, it is viewed as a creative American name blending familiar phonetic elements.
Less common today
Malisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,590 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
