Melessa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-LESS-ah / mɛˈlɛsəGreek; English
Meaning
Greek: honeybee; English: variant of Melissa
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Melessa is derived from the Greek word 'melissa', meaning honeybee. In ancient Greek culture, bees were often associated with femininity and fertility. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its enduring appeal. It is often considered a variant of the more common name Melissa.
Trend Summary
The name Melessa is relatively uncommon and has not shown significant popularity trends in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melissa
- Melisa
International Variants
- Melisa (Spanish)
- Melisse (French)
Famous people named Melessa
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Fictional characters named Melessa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Melessa was first seen in the United States in 1954. Melessa has ranked as high as #1062 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Melessa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Melessa (1988)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |