Holding steady.
Popularity of Marlisha since 1973
Babies named Marlisha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1988, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marlisha's real moment was 1996.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marlisha is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1973, reflecting the era's trend of blending popular name parts to create novel, melodic feminine names. Though never common enough to rank among the top 1000, it reached its highest usage in 1996, with a stable but low level of adoption since. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state, suggesting it has been used sporadically across the country. While its meaning is not rooted in any traditional language, Marlisha carries a warm, contemporary feel that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Marlisha is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the popular prefix Mar- (as in Marlene or Mary) with the suffix -lisha (from Alicia or Lisha). It emerged in the United States during the 1970s, following a trend of creating feminine names with melodic sounds. The name has seen modest usage, with its peak in 1996.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mar, Lisha, Mari
Variants: Marlisha, Marlysha
Sibling names for Marlisha
Names that share Marlisha's style, for a brother or sister.
