Abigiya vs Malissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigiya

Girl #24,535 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my father's joy, cause of joy"

Origin: Hebrew via Amharic

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Amharic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,535
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Giya, Abi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abigiya Rank #24,535
Malissa Rank #24,364

Malissa is more popular, ranked #24364 vs #24535 for Abigiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigiya ___

  • Abigiya Selam
  • Abigiya Tigist
  • Abigiya Mekdes
  • Abigiya Bereket
  • Abigiya Hiwot

Malissa ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigiya or Malissa more popular?

Malissa is more popular, ranked #24364 compared to Abigiya at #24535 in the United States.

What do Abigiya and Malissa mean?

Abigiya means "my father's joy, cause of joy" (Hebrew via Amharic origin).

Are Abigiya and Malissa boy or girl names?

Abigiya is primarily a girl name. Malissa is primarily a girl name.

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