Holding steady.
Popularity of Mallisa since 1968
Babies named Mallisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mallisa is a rare modern variant of Melissa or Marisa, first recorded in the United States in 1968. Its peak year in usage was 1982, though it never entered the top 1000 nationally. The name has maintained a stable yet low level of use, with no significant trajectory change in recent decades. It is most likely a respelling influenced by the popular suffix '-issa' and names like Alyssa. Parents choosing Mallisa today are selecting a distinctive spelling that remains uncommon.
Mallisa appears to be a modern respelling or variant of names like Melissa or Marisa. Melissa derives from Greek melissa 'honey bee' and has been used since classical times. Marisa is a combination of Maria and Lisa. The specific form Mallisa likely emerged in the late 20th century in the United States, reflecting a trend of creative spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mally, Lisa, Lissa
Sibling names for Mallisa
Names that share Mallisa's style, for a brother or sister.
