girl's name
Malissia
muh-LIS-ee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 565
Malissia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1887.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Malissia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 33 |
| 1900s | 57 |
| 1910s | 85 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Malissia?
In 1991, Malissia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Malissia Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Malissia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Malissia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Malissia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Malissia
- English muh-LIS-ee-uh
Sibling Names for Malissia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Malissia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Malissia
How popular is the name Malissia?
In 1991, Malissia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Malissia a girl's or a boy's name?
Malissia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Malissia?
Malissia has 4 syllables.
When was Malissia most popular?
Malissia peaked in 1916, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.