Millissa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmih-LIS-uh / /mɪˈlɪsə/English; Greek
Meaning
English: honey bee; Greek: devoted to God
Historical & Cultural Background
Millissa is a variant of the name Melissa, which has roots in Greek mythology where Melissa was a nymph who cared for the infant Zeus. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. It is often associated with sweetness and nurturing due to its meaning related to bees. The name has seen various spellings and adaptations over time.
Trend Summary
The name Millissa has seen limited popularity in the United States, with its peak usage occurring in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melissa
- Melisa
International Variants
- Melisa (Spanish)
- Mélissa (French)
Famous people named Millissa
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Millissa was first seen in the United States in 1958. Millissa has ranked as high as #1071 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Millissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Millissa
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |