Holding steady.
Popularity of Melessia since 1956
Babies named Melessia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 88 |
| 1970s | 99 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Melessia is a rare American name with a gentle, lyrical quality, first recorded in the mid-1950s. The first recorded year for Melessia is 1956, and its peak year of usage was 1973, though even then the number of babies given this name was small. In the decade of the 1970s, it saw its highest usage but never entered the top 1,000 nationally. The trajectory for Melessia has been stable but extremely low, meaning it has not experienced any recent revival or surge. It has not been associated with any particular U.S. state, as its usage is too sparse to register geographically. As a modern coinage without deep roots, Melessia offers a distinctive alternative for parents seeking an uncommon name with a familiar sound.
Melessia appears to be a modern English name, likely a feminization or elaboration of the name Mel, which is a short form of Melissa or Melisande. The suffix '-ia' adds a melodic, classical feminine ending. First recorded in the United States in 1956, its usage peaked in 1973 and has remained rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Missy, Lia
Sibling names for Melessia
Names that share Melessia's style, for a brother or sister.
