Malissa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4376 in 2003 with 30 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 65 births ranking #2120. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 53.8%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 60,902 girls born was named Malissa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.