How Many People Are Named Malissia?

Complete statistics for the name Malissia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Malissia
Very Rare
American

Malissia is a very rare female name, with only 199 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,655,815 Americans. The majority of those named Malissia are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~199
Living in US
1 in 1,655,815
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Elegant Refined Mature
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive, that's why they're sometimes called the 'sensitive soul'.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

310
Worldwide Bearers
#499,178
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
294
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
4
🇫🇷 France
3
🇬🇾 Guyana
2
🇮🇱 Israel
2
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇲🇬 Madagascar
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
199 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 88
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
147
Would be 30–60 (30%)
338
Would be over 60 (70%)

All 485 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
14
International
67

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Malissia Through the Generations

Malissia peaked in popularity in 1916 with 18 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 70% of those named Malissia being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that the name is cherished among older generations, maintaining a classic, old-school appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Malissia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Malissia's American roots

📄 About the Name Malissia

How Many People Have the Name Malissia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 199 people in the United States currently share the name Malissia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,655,815 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Malissia a Common or Rare Name?

Malissia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Malissia Mean?

Malissia means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Malissia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Malissia Most Popular?

The name Malissia reached peak popularity in 1916, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Malissia?

Approximately 199 people named Malissia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 485. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,655,815 Americans.

Is Malissia a rare name?

Malissia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,655,815 Americans has this name.

What does the name Malissia mean?

Malissia means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Malissia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Malissia are male and 100% are female.

When was Malissia most popular?

Malissia peaked in 1916 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US199
All-Time Births485
1 in X1 in 1,655,815
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age88
Peak Year1916
World Rank#499,178
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.