Malissa

Malissa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2016.

Malissa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Malissa

Malissa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Malissa first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #348 in 1880, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 8,858 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Malissa in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#348 in 1880
Peak year
1979
Total since 1880
8,858

Malissa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2683 in 1996
Babies named Malissa in 2016
4
Total since 1996
29

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malissa mean?

The meaning of Malissa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Malissa a boy or girl name?

Malissa is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2016.

What origin is the name Malissa?

Malissa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Malissa?

Malissa first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #348 in 1880, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].