Malisa

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How to Pronounce Malisa

Pronounced mah-LEE-sah /mɑˈliː.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: Malisa is a spelling of Melissa, from the Greek melissa, 'honey bee,' long a symbol of sweetness and industry.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet variant: Malisa echoes Melissa, 'honey bee' (said 'mah-LEE-sah'). Soft and vintage.

Origin LowGreek

MeaningMalisa is a spelling of Melissa, from the Greek melissa, 'honey bee,' long a symbol of sweetness and industry.

U.S. rank (2021)#14607 ↗ Rising

2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1973

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,340

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Malisa is a variant of Melissa (Greek, 'honey bee'). It crested near 1973 alongside the popular Melissa before fading (said 'mah-LEE-sah').

The standard Melissa prevailed and Malisa is uncommon today. Gentle, warm, and period.

Did you know? Malisa was most common around 1973, a period spelling of the popular Melissa.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Malisa — Variant of Melissa; Greek 'honey bee'

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Melissa— the standard spelling it varies

Marisa— a rhyming -isa name

Malissa— a like double-s variant

Alisa— a like -lisa soft name

What does the name Malisa mean?

Malisa varies Melissa, from the Greek for 'honey bee.'

How do you pronounce Malisa?

It's said mah-LEE-sah /mɑˈliː.sɑ/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Malisa just a spelling of Melissa?

Essentially yes — it's a variant spelling.

How popular is Malisa?

Malisa was a modest variant around the early nineteen-seventies and has been uncommon since.