Melisa
Melisa: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Melisa?
Since 1880, 19,111 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Melisa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #342 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #5491 in 1972. In 2025, 57 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Melisa FAQ
How popular is the name Melisa?
Since 1880, 19,111 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Melisa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #342 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #5491 in 1972. In 2025, 57 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Melisa a boy or girl name?
Melisa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 19,111 girls and 10 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).