Melisa
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 10 babies have been named Melisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melisa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,950 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,950
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Melisa is also used as a girl name, ranked #3053.
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About the Name Melisa
Melisa is a boy name .
Is Melisa a boy or girl name? Melisa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,950 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,053. Melisa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Melisa is currently ranked #39,950 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melisa include Mel, Meli, Meliy, Meliie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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