Girls name · Nevada
Melissa in Nevada
Melissa was the 226th most popular girls name in Nevada in 2025, with 12 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1956, Nevada families have named 3,030 babies Melissa.
Popularity over time
Melissa in Nevada, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 5 | 135th |
| 1966 | 30 | 24th |
| 1975 | 52 | 6th |
| 1985 | 80 | 11th |
| 1995 | 47 | 43rd |
| 2005 | 50 | 46th |
| 2014 | 23 | 124th |
| 2025 | 12 | 226th |
Its rank among girls names in Nevada fell from 135th in 1956 to 226th in 2025.
The most babies named Melissa in Nevada in a single year was 129, in 1981. Its best showing was 2nd 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 Nevada?
Melissa was the 226th most popular girls name in Nevada in 2025, with 12 babies named Melissa that year. Since 1956, Nevada families have named 3,030 babies Melissa.
How many babies are named Melissa in Nevada?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Melissa in Nevada. The most babies named Melissa in Nevada in a single year was 129, in 1981.
What is the rank of Melissa in Nevada?
Melissa ranked 226th among girls names in Nevada in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd 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.