The nameMeyssa

Meyssa is a girl's name of Arabic origin, a variant of Maissa.

Meaning

Like Maissa, it comes from the Arabic for "one who walks gracefully".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it was most popular in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Meyssa

Meyssa in France

1921stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (65 births)
710babies named Meyssa in France since 1900
03365 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Meyssa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 355 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Meyssa. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Meyssa in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.

Meyssa in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Meyssa mean?

Like Maissa, it comes from the Arabic for "one who walks gracefully".

What is the origin of the name Meyssa?

Arabic.

Is Meyssa a girl's or a boy's name?

Meyssa is a girl's name.