Melyssa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4009 in 2005 with 36 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 56 births ranking #2380. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 32.1%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 51,325 girls born was named Melyssa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.