girl's name
Melisssa
muh-LIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 133
Melisssa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1990 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 1981, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Melisssa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Melisssa?
In 1990, Melisssa 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.
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 Melisssa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melisssa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melisssa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melisssa
- English muh-LIS-uh
Sibling Names for Melisssa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melisssa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melisssa
How popular is the name Melisssa?
In 1990, Melisssa 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 Melisssa a girl's or a boy's name?
Melisssa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melisssa?
Melisssa has 3 syllables.
When was Melisssa most popular?
Melisssa peaked in 1981, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.