Meliss Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-LISS / /məˈlɪs/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: bee; English: honey bee
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Meliss has Greek origins, derived from the word 'melissa,' which means bee. In ancient Greece, bees were associated with the goddess Artemis, symbolizing fertility and abundance. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
The name Meliss has not been widely popular in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melissa
International Variants
- Melisa (Spanish)
- Melisse (French)
- Melisa (Turkish)
Famous people named Meliss
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Meliss was first seen in the United States in 1959. Meliss has ranked as high as #1142 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Meliss has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Meliss (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |