Melyssa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3759 in 2001 with 35 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 56 births ranking #2380. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 34.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 51,445 girls born was named Melyssa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.