Malissa
Malissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,364 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
Malissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 7,500 babies have been named Malissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malissa is past its peak , currently ranked #24,364 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,364
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Malissa
Malissa is a girl name .
Malissa is currently ranked #24,364 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malissa include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malissa include Malia, Maliyah, Maliah, Malina, Malika . 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