Girls name · Arizona
Melissa in Arizona
Melissa was the 326th most popular girls name in Arizona in 2025, with 22 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1948, Arizona families have named 10,463 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Arizona, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 | 321st |
| 1960 | 32 | 137th |
| 1971 | 195 | 6th |
| 1982 | 351 | 6th |
| 1992 | 220 | 17th |
| 2003 | 118 | 53rd |
| 2014 | 32 | 242nd |
| 2025 | 22 | 326th |
Its rank among girls names in Arizona fell from 321st in 1948 to 326th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Arizona in a single year was 468, in 1979. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1976.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Arizona?
Melissa was the 326th most popular girls name in Arizona in 2025, with 22 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1948, Arizona families have named 10,463 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Arizona?
In 2025, 22 babies were named Melissa in Arizona. The most babies named Melissa in Arizona in a single year was 468, in 1979.
What is the rank of Melissa in Arizona?
Melissa ranked 326th among girls names in Arizona in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1976.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.