girl's name
Melysa
muh-LISS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 85
Melysa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 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 1989, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1979.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Melysa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 12 |
How Popular Is Melysa?
In 2008, Melysa 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 Melysa 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 Melysa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melysa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melysa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melysa
- English muh-LISS-uh
Sibling Names for Melysa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melysa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melysa
How popular is the name Melysa?
In 2008, Melysa 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 Melysa a girl's or a boy's name?
Melysa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melysa?
Melysa has 3 syllables.
When was Melysa most popular?
Melysa peaked in 1989, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.