Three, or a third part; a triangle
Shalisha is a biblical place name mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically associated with the 'land of Shalisha' where Saul searched for his father's donkeys. It is derived from the Hebrew root 'shalosh', meaning three, which may refer to a triangular-shaped region or a third division of land. In modern usage, it is a rare rhythmic choice often found in African American communities.
Less common today
Shalisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,188 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
