Girls name · Arkansas
Melissa in Arkansas
Melissa was the 633rd most popular girls name in Arkansas in 2025, with 5 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1947, Arkansas families have named 6,693 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Arkansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 9 | 332nd |
| 1958 | 63 | 68th |
| 1968 | 288 | 5th |
| 1979 | 275 | 3rd |
| 1989 | 64 | 45th |
| 2000 | 18 | 174th |
| 2010 | 10 | 304th |
| 2025 | 5 | 633rd |
Its rank among girls names in Arkansas fell from 332nd in 1947 to 633rd in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Arkansas in a single year was 296, in 1971. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1979.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Arkansas?
Melissa was the 633rd most popular girls name in Arkansas in 2025, with 5 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1947, Arkansas families have named 6,693 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Arkansas?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Melissa in Arkansas. The most babies named Melissa in Arkansas in a single year was 296, in 1971.
What is the rank of Melissa in Arkansas?
Melissa ranked 633rd among girls names in Arkansas in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1979.
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.