How Many People Are Named Melissia?

Complete statistics for the name Melissia in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Melissia
Very Rare
1,926
Estimated People
1 in 171,340
1 in X Americans
1968
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,926 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 54

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 10
Arkansas 18
California 27
Florida 34
Georgia 32
Illinois 5
Indiana 16
Kentucky 72
Louisiana 20
Maryland 5
Michigan 5
Missouri 21
Mississippi 25
North Carolina 17
New York 15
Ohio 27
Pennsylvania 12
South Carolina 5
Tennessee 57
Texas 82
Virginia 64
West Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Melissia

How Many People Have the Name Melissia in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,926 people in the United States currently share the name Melissia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 171,340 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Melissia a Common or Rare Name?

Melissia is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Melissia Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Melissia are covered in full on the Melissia name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Melissia Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Melissia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Melissia is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Melissia Most Popular?

The name Melissia reached peak popularity in 1968, with 121 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Melissia Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Melissia across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Melissia?

Approximately 1,926 people in the United States share the name Melissia, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Melissia a rare name?

Melissia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 171,340 Americans has this name.

What does the name Melissia mean?

The meaning and origin of Melissia is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Melissia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Melissia are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Melissia most popular?

The name Melissia reached its peak in 1968, with 121 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,926
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 171,340
GenderFemale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1968
Male %0%
Female %100%

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