Melessa
girl nameMelessa entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #2684 in 1965, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1954–2025
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rank today
#2684
peak (1965)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5135 |
| 1960s | #3414 |
| 1970s | #3539 |
| 1980s | #6055 |
| 1990s | #10709 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Melessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melessa alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melessa in 2025?
- Melessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melessa most popular?
- Melessa peaked in 1965, reaching #2684 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melessa with classmates?
- Melessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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