Name comparison · girl names
Meadow vs. Melissa
In 2025, Meadow leads at #286 among U.S. girls' names, with Melissa at #419. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Meadow | Melissa |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #286 | #419 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,078 | 747 |
| All-time peak | #286 in 2025 | #2 in 1977 |
| Uniqueness score | 33 / 100 | 38 / 100 |
| Strongest state | West Virginia (#100) | Massachusetts (#183) |