Melyssa

Girl name

Melyssa has been given to 2,023 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It peaked in 1989.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,023

Peak year

1989 (121 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1965

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Melissagirl

762,623 babies since 1880

Elyssagirl

7,272 babies since 1954

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FAQ

How popular is the name Melyssa?

Melyssa has been given to 2,023 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Melyssa peak?

Melyssa peaked in 1989, when 121 babies were given the name.

Is Melyssa a girl or boy name?

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

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