Milissa
girl nameMilissa entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #783 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
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rank today
#783
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3377 |
| 1960s | #1235 |
| 1970s | #1109 |
| 1980s | #1936 |
| 1990s | #8238 |
| 2000s | #14966 |
Living bearers
About 2,800 people named Milissa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Milissa 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 Milissa in 2025?
- Milissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Milissa most popular?
- Milissa peaked in 1968, reaching #783 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Milissa with classmates?
- Milissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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