Malissa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmuh-LIS-uh / /məˈlɪsə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'bee'; Latin: 'servant of God'
Historical & Cultural Background
Malissa is often considered a variant of the name Melissa, which has Greek origins meaning 'bee'. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century. It is sometimes associated with the Latin name Malicia, which means 'servant of God'. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting a blend of influences.
Trend Summary
Malissa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melissa
- Malisa
International Variants
- Melisa (Spanish)
- Malice (French)
Famous people named Malissa
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Malissa was first seen in the United States in 1880. Malissa has ranked as high as #824 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Malissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Malissa (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 22 |
| 1881 | 16 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1883 | 24 |
| 1884 | 13 |
| 1885 | 25 |
| 1886 | 21 |
| 1887 | 17 |
| 1888 | 16 |
| 1889 | 24 |
| 1890 | 20 |
| 1891 | 17 |
| 1892 | 21 |
| 1893 | 20 |
| 1894 | 18 |
| 1895 | 24 |
| 1896 | 25 |
| 1897 | 17 |
| 1898 | 12 |
| 1899 | 18 |
| 1900 | 30 |
| 1901 | 14 |
| 1902 | 24 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 20 |
| 1905 | 23 |
| 1906 | 20 |
| 1907 | 22 |
| 1908 | 15 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1910 | 22 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1912 | 25 |
| 1913 | 22 |
| 1914 | 35 |
| 1915 | 23 |
| 1916 | 25 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1918 | 28 |
| 1919 | 30 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 29 |
| 1923 | 29 |
| 1924 | 42 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1927 | 26 |
| 1928 | 17 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 21 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1951 | 31 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1956 | 36 |
| 1957 | 47 |
| 1958 | 38 |
| 1959 | 32 |
| 1960 | 51 |
| 1961 | 56 |
| 1962 | 62 |
| 1963 | 83 |
| 1964 | 96 |
| 1965 | 126 |
| 1966 | 183 |
| 1967 | 221 |
| 1968 | 257 |
| 1969 | 268 |
| 1970 | 265 |
| 1971 | 294 |
| 1972 | 305 |
| 1973 | 288 |
| 1974 | 234 |
| 1975 | 231 |
| 1976 | 231 |
| 1977 | 258 |
| 1978 | 244 |
| 1979 | 307 |
| 1980 | 207 |
| 1981 | 228 |
| 1982 | 211 |
| 1983 | 177 |
| 1984 | 183 |
| 1985 | 170 |
| 1986 | 169 |
| 1987 | 148 |
| 1988 | 158 |
| 1989 | 153 |
| 1990 | 150 |
| 1991 | 129 |
| 1992 | 129 |
| 1993 | 112 |
| 1994 | 95 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 55 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |