Melisssa
girl nameMelisssa entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #4793 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#4793
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6529 |
| 1970s | #7347 |
| 1980s | #8411 |
| 1990s | #12958 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Melisssa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melisssa alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melisssa in 2025?
- Melisssa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melisssa most popular?
- Melisssa peaked in 1972, reaching #4793 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melisssa with classmates?
- Melisssa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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