girl's name
Mellissia
muh-LISS-ee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 57
Mellissia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1980 it was given to 8 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 1972, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Mellissia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 8 |
How Popular Is Mellissia?
In 1980, Mellissia was given to 8 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 Mellissia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mellissia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mellissia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mellissia
- English muh-LISS-ee-uh
Sibling Names for Mellissia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mellissia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mellissia
How popular is the name Mellissia?
In 1980, Mellissia was given to 8 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 Mellissia a girl's or a boy's name?
Mellissia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mellissia?
Mellissia has 4 syllables.
When was Mellissia most popular?
Mellissia peaked in 1972, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.