Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Malissa
Endangered
Down 97.4% from peak
Peak era
1979
Peak births
307
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
1880Peak 19792025
Quick answers about Malissa
How many people are named Malissa?
An estimated 7,184 living Americans are named Malissa.
How rare is Malissa?
Malissa is very rare among babies today, with 8 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 97.4% from its 1979 peak.
How old is the typical Malissa?
The median age of a living American named Malissa is approximately 48 years, with most bearers falling between 40 and 56 years old.
Is Malissa still popular?
No. Malissa is endangered as a baby name, down 97.4% from its 1979 peak with 8 births in 2025.
Peak year
1979
Decline from peak
97.4%
2025
8
All-time
8,866