Girls name · Iowa
Melissa in Iowa
In 2025, 6 babies born in Iowa were named Melissa, making it the #553 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1948, add up to 9,775.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 | #422 |
| 1959 | 50 | #133 |
| 1969 | 332 | #8 |
| 1980 | 516 | #5 |
| 1990 | 132 | #25 |
| 2001 | 24 | #143 |
| 2012 | 8 | #408 |
| 2025 | 6 | #553 |
Iowa had the most Melissa births in 1980, with 516. Melissa's highest rank in Iowa was #5, set in 1973.
Rank swung between #5 (1973) and #651 (2013) in Iowa, from #422 in 1948 to #553 in 2025.
Nationally, Melissa's strongest state was Kentucky, where it hit #1 in 1970. See Melissa in every state →
How popular is Melissa in Iowa?
In 2025, 6 babies born in Iowa were named Melissa, making it the #553 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1948, add up to 9,775.
How many babies are named Melissa in Iowa?
Iowa recorded 6 births of babies named Melissa in 2025.
What is the rank of Melissa in Iowa?
Melissa ranked #553 among girls names in Iowa in 2025.
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.