Mellisa Name Popularity and Statistics
Mellisa is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mellisa?
Mellisa is spelled M-E-L-L-I-S-A. The name has 7 letters.
Mellisa Popularity in 2024
Rank#15,293
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage rose 609 places to #15,293 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2017.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Mellisa Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1993 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2009 | Girls | 15 | #8,058 |
| 2008 | Girls | 7 | #13,832 |
| 2007 | Girls | 12 | #9,539 |
| 2006 | Girls | 17 | #7,142 |
| 2005 | Girls | 12 | #8,883 |
| 2004 | Girls | 23 | #5,377 |
| 2003 | Girls | 19 | #6,055 |
| 2002 | Girls | 19 | #5,897 |
| 2001 | Girls | 26 | #4,564 |
| 2000 | Girls | 34 | #3,738 |
| 1999 | Girls | 33 | #3,639 |
| 1998 | Girls | 37 | #3,301 |
| 1997 | Girls | 51 | #2,511 |
| 1996 | Girls | 56 | #2,340 |
| 1995 | Girls | 56 | #2,345 |
| 1994 | Girls | 59 | #2,232 |
| 1993 | Girls | 74 | #1,898 |
When Was Mellisa Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1979 · Girls
221 recorded births
National rank #739
1981 · Girls
211 recorded births
National rank #773
1980 · Girls
202 recorded births
National rank #803
1982 · Girls
182 recorded births
National rank #853
Where Mellisa Ranked Highest in 2004
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #2,120 | 5 |