Malessa
Malessa is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,278 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Malessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 74 babies have been named Malessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malessa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,278 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,278
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Malessa
Malessa is a girl name .
Malessa is currently ranked #66,278 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malessa include Mal, May, Malie, and Maleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malessa include Maleah, Malena, Maleni, Maleia, Malea . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis