Meliss
girl nameMeliss entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #3719 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
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rank today
#3719
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5031 |
| 1960s | #5940 |
| 1970s | #4541 |
| 1980s | #4962 |
| 1990s | #11160 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Meliss are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Meliss alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meliss in 2025?
- Meliss is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Meliss most popular?
- Meliss peaked in 1980, reaching #3719 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Meliss with classmates?
- Meliss will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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