Mellissa

Girl name

Mellissa has been given to 5,625 babies in the U.S. since 1926. It peaked in 1979.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

Hover or tap the chart to read any year.

Total babies

5,625

Peak year

1979 (272 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1926

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Melissagirl

762,623 babies since 1880

Mellisagirl

4,575 babies since 1952

Names with a similar vibe

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

Latriciagirl

5,621 babies since 1933

Fawngirl

5,635 babies since 1900

Shanikagirl

5,610 babies since 1970

Kandigirl

5,547 babies since 1945

Brandeegirl

5,486 babies since 1961

Venessagirl

5,767 babies since 1922

Stepheniegirl

5,771 babies since 1912

Sunshinegirl

5,779 babies since 1905

FAQ

How popular is the name Mellissa?

Mellissa has been given to 5,625 babies in the U.S. since 1926. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mellissa peak?

Mellissa peaked in 1979, when 272 babies were given the name.

Is Mellissa a girl or boy name?

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

Get new name insights first

Occasional updates when we add new data & tools. No spam, unsubscribe anytime by replying to any email or writing to hello@zalize.com.

By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We store only your email address and the date you signed up.