Holding steady.
Popularity of Malissia since 1887
Babies named Malissia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Malissia's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 33 |
| 1900s | 57 |
| 1910s | 85 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Malissia is a rare and obscure name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1887. Its peak year of usage was 1902, but it has never been common; the name averages only a few births per decade at most. The data shows no top states associated with the name, indicating its scattered use across the country. Despite its rarity, the name has a soft, melodic sound reminiscent of more popular names like Melissa or Malia, which may appeal to parents seeking a unique alternative. The trajectory of Malissia is stable, with no significant revival in recent decades, maintaining its status as a true rarity among American given names.
Malissia is a rare name recorded in the United States since the late 19th century. Its formation is unclear, likely a modern coinage blending elements of names like Melissa (from Greek melissa, 'bee') or Malachi (from Hebrew mal'akhi, 'my messenger'), or an elaborated form of the word 'malice' (from Latin malitia). The name has never achieved widespread popularity, appearing sporadically in U.S. birth records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mali, Lissie, Mia
Sibling names for Malissia
Names that share Malissia's style, for a brother or sister.
