How Many People Are Named Mylissa?
Complete statistics for the name Mylissa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mylissa is a very rare female name, with only 382 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 863,285 Americans. The majority of those named Mylissa are now in their forties, having peaked in popularity back in 1991.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 399 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mylissa Through the Generations
Mylissa has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1991 when 19 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Mylissa are aged between 30 and 60, with a smaller but notable group under 30 and a few over 60. This distribution suggests a stable trend, placing Mylissa somewhere between a classic and a modern name, appealing across different generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mylissa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mylissa
How Many People Have the Name Mylissa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 382 people in the United States currently share the name Mylissa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 863,285 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mylissa a Common or Rare Name?
Mylissa 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 Mylissa Mean?
Mylissa means "creative variant of Melissa" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mylissa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mylissa Most Popular?
The name Mylissa reached peak popularity in 1991, with 19 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 Mylissa?
Approximately 382 people named Mylissa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 399. That works out to roughly 1 in 863,285 Americans.
Is Mylissa a rare name?
Mylissa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 863,285 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mylissa mean?
Mylissa means "creative variant of Melissa" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mylissa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mylissa are male and 100% are female.
When was Mylissa most popular?
Mylissa peaked in 1991 with 19 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.