Girl · #11,138 in 2026

Melissaann

Name: Popularity of the name Melissaann in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Melissaann, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,138

Peak Rank

#4,652 (1988)

Total Babies

197

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

1998

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#4652

Peak Rank

197

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Melissaann

Melissaann first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 18 Melissaanns were born — ranking #4,652 that year. As of 2026, Melissaann ranks #11,138 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 197 Melissaanns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Melissaann

Phonetically similar names — useful when Melissaann is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Melon
Mellon
Melan
Melen
Mellen
Millon
Mullen
Millan
Millen
Millin
Milian
Millian

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Melissaann

What does the name Melissaann mean?

Melissaann is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Melissaann in 2026?

In 2026, Melissaann ranks #11,138 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Melissaann most popular?

Melissaann reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #4,652 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Melissaann most popular?

Melissaann has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Melissaann.

Is Melissaann a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Melissaann is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Melissaann?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Melissaann include Malita, Celita, Shalla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Melissaann

Melissaann is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 197 births in the dataset. Melissaann's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #4,652. Use the chart and map above to compare Melissaann's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.