Will my child share the name Mellissa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Mellissa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mellissa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mellissa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mellissa has been fairly steady, ranked #4,736 in 2015 against #4,688 in 2010. Its best recorded position was #1,165 in 1998.

Is Mellissa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mellissa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Mellissa a popular baby name in the United States?

Mellissa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Mellissa

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Mellissa is a distinctive choice, ranked #4736 in 2015. Your child is likely to be the only Mellissa in their class.

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UK Rank 2015

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About the Name Mellissa

Mellissa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1977 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #1165 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Mellissa is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mellissa in their class.