Holding steady.
Popularity of Mylissa since 1957
Babies named Mylissa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mylissa's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 121 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mylissa is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1957, reflecting the mid-20th century trend of respelling established names. Its trajectory indicates stable but rare usage, with a peak interest in 1973. The name has never ranked in the top 1,000, underscoring its rarity. It is predominantly a girl's name, closely tied to the more popular Melissa, which enjoyed widespread use in the 1970s and 1980s. Mylissa's appeal lies in its distinctive 'y' spelling, offering a subtle variation on a classic. While no top states are recorded for this name, it fits within the broader pattern of creative respellings that emerged during that era. Parents who choose Mylissa today often value uniqueness without straying far from familiar sounds.
Mylissa is a modern name likely derived from Melissa, which comes from the Greek word melissa meaning 'honeybee'. The spelling with 'y' appears to be a 20th-century American coinage, possibly influenced by names like Myra or the prefix My-. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1957 and saw modest use, peaking in 1973.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Myla, Lissa, Missy
Sibling names for Mylissa
Names that share Mylissa's style, for a brother or sister.
