I'm a
Melissa :) I think it can be used and I don't see it as dated at all. I know a few
Melissa's most of them are under 20 though. Personally I go by
Mel, Melly or sometimes
Milly.
I think
Melissa is an alright name, I get complimented on it quite a bit. I'd go for
Melissa over
Melisa though.
I can't really say it'll rise again, not for a while anyway, but I don't think its gone for good :)