Malissa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3706 in 2000 with 35 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 65 births ranking #2120. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 46.2%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 51,885 girls born was named Malissa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.