Mallissa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmuh-LIS-uh / /məˈlɪsə/English; Greek
Meaning
English: derived from Melissa; Greek: honeybee
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mallissa is a variant of Melissa, which has roots in Greek mythology where Melissa was a nymph who cared for the infant Zeus. The name became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century. It is often associated with sweetness and nurturing due to its meaning related to honeybees.
Trend Summary
The name Mallissa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Malissa
- Melissa
International Variants
- Melisa (Spanish)
- Melisse (French)
Famous people named Mallissa
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mallissa was first seen in the United States in 1924. Mallissa has ranked as high as #1063 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Mallissa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mallissa
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |