Mellissa Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmeh-LIS-ah / /məˈlɪsə/

Greek; English

Meaning

Greek: honeybee; English: variant of Melissa

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mellissa is derived from the Greek word 'melissa,' meaning honeybee. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century. The name has been associated with sweetness and nurturing qualities, reflecting the characteristics of bees. It has also been used in various literary and cultural contexts.

Trend Summary

Mellissa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.

Similar Names

MelanieMelinaMarissaMarilynMinaMabel

Variants

  • Melissa
  • Melisa

International Variants

  • Melisa (Spanish)
  • Mélissa (French)
  • Melisse (Dutch)

Famous people named Mellissa

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Fictional characters named Mellissa

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Sibling Suggestions

MadisonMeganMollyMiaMayaMira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mellissa was first seen in the United States in 1926. Mellissa has ranked as high as #857 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Mellissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mellissa (2002)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19265
19435
19507
195111
19527
195313
195412
195511
195620
195716
195820
195926
196028
196139
196233
196350
196450
196569
1966113
1967147
1968172
1969173
1970191
1971158
1972171
1973175
1974166
1975171
1976169
1977230
1978218
1979272
1980250
1981228
1982197
1983173
1984155
1985185
1986135
1987144
1988146
1989117
1990129
199198
199296
199370
199462
199567
199660
199742
199844
199936
200025
200125
200228
200321
200420
200515
200622
200717
200817
200911
201013
201110
20126
20168
20185