Melissia
girl nameMelissia entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #939 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#939
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1485 |
| 1910s | #4814 |
| 1920s | #4319 |
| 1940s | #4836 |
| 1950s | #3653 |
| 1960s | #1890 |
| 1970s | #1369 |
| 1980s | #3226 |
| 1990s | #8818 |
| 2000s | #15031 |
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Melissia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melissia alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melissia in 2025?
- Melissia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melissia most popular?
- Melissia peaked in 1968, reaching #939 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melissia with classmates?
- Melissia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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