Marlisha is a unique and distinctive female given name of American origin. It is derived from the combination of two popular names, 'Marsha' and 'Marlene'. The name Marlisha has gained popularity in recent years due to its melodic sound and distinctive character.
The name Marlisha experienced a significant rise in popularity from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, with the highest number of births recorded being 14 in both 1988 and 1993. However, after peaking around the turn of the century, its usage declined considerably, with only 6 births reported each year from 2000 to 2007. Overall, Marlisha has been given to a total of 217 newborn girls over these years.