Melessa

Girl name

Melessa has been given to 502 babies in the U.S. since 1954. It peaked in 1976.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

502

Peak year

1976 (28 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1954

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Melessa — alternate spellings parents actually use.

762,623 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Melessa.

503 babies since 1920

503 babies since 1962

501 babies since 1940

501 babies since 1967

500 babies since 1957

505 babies since 1964

499 babies since 1953

499 babies since 1959

How popular is the name Melessa?

Melessa has been given to 502 babies in the U.S. since 1954. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Melessa peak?

Melessa peaked in 1976, when 28 babies were given the name.

Is Melessa a girl or boy name?

Melessa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Melessa are girls).

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