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Milissa

Girl name

Milissa has been given to 3,003 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 1968.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,003

Peak year

1968 (163 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1950

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Melissagirl

762,623 babies since 1880
Malissagirl

8,866 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

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

Lawanagirl

3,029 babies since 1918
Mendyunisex

3,059 babies since 1954
Carlettagirl

3,060 babies since 1914
Dionegirl

2,946 babies since 1929
Deeanngirl

2,940 babies since 1937
Jenniffergirl

2,878 babies since 1947
Tamalagirl

2,873 babies since 1950
Magdagirl

2,870 babies since 1888

Milissa vs Lawana ⚖Milissa vs Mendy ⚖Milissa vs Carletta ⚖Milissa vs Dione ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Milissa

Same era and popularity as Milissa, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

ShandraLawanaAndreeTamiko

Brothers

RanceTavaresSidRaynard

FAQ

How popular is the name Milissa?

Milissa has been given to 3,003 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Milissa peak?

Milissa peaked in 1968, when 163 babies were given the name.

Is Milissa a girl or boy name?

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

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