Velissa
girl nameVelissa entered the US charts in 1965, peaked at #6246 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1965–2025
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rank today
#6246
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6393 |
| 1970s | #8376 |
| 1980s | #10544 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Velissa are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Velissa alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Velissa in 2025?
- Velissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Velissa most popular?
- Velissa peaked in 1968, reaching #6246 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Velissa with classmates?
- Velissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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