girl's name
Meliss
muh-LIS (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 361
Meliss is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 6 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 1988, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1959.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Meliss Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 135 |
| 1980s | 156 |
| 1990s | 19 |
How Popular Is Meliss?
In 1994, Meliss was given to 6 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 Meliss 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 Meliss
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Meliss Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Meliss over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Meliss
- English muh-LIS
Sibling Names for Meliss
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Meliss — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Meliss
How popular is the name Meliss?
In 1994, Meliss was given to 6 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 Meliss a girl's or a boy's name?
Meliss is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Meliss?
Meliss has 2 syllables.
When was Meliss most popular?
Meliss peaked in 1988, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.