Girls name · Iowa
Melissa in Iowa
Melissa was the 553rd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 6 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1948, Iowa families have named 9,775 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 | 422nd |
| 1959 | 50 | 133rd |
| 1969 | 332 | 8th |
| 1980 | 516 | 5th |
| 1990 | 132 | 25th |
| 2001 | 24 | 143rd |
| 2012 | 8 | 408th |
| 2025 | 6 | 553rd |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 422nd in 1948 to 553rd in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Iowa in a single year was 516, in 1980. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1973.
Across the country, Melissa reached its best rank of #1 in Kentucky (1970). See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Iowa?
Melissa was the 553rd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 6 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1948, Iowa families have named 9,775 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Iowa?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Melissa in Iowa. The most babies named Melissa in Iowa in a single year was 516, in 1980.
What is the rank of Melissa in Iowa?
Melissa ranked 553rd among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1973.
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.