Mlissa Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mih-LIS-uh /mɪˈlɪsə/
Origin: English; Greek
Meaning: English: honey bee; Greek: honey
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mlissa is a variant of the more commonly known Melissa, which has its roots in ancient Greek. The Greek word "melissa" (μέλισσα) translates to "bee," deriving from the word "meli" (μέλι), meaning "honey." This etymology reflects the significance of bees in ancient cultures, often symbolizing industriousness and community.
The name entered Latin as "Melissa," maintaining its association with bees and honey, and subsequently made its way into Old French before being adopted into English during the Middle Ages. Historically, the name Melissa has been associated with various figures in mythology and literature.
In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who cared for the infant Zeus, nurturing him with honey. This mythological connection contributed to the name's enduring appeal in classical literature and later Christian texts.
The name appears in various forms in early Christian writings, where it was sometimes associated with saints and virtuous women, further embedding it into cultural consciousness. The name's resonance extends beyond its etymological roots and historical figures.
Melissa has been symbolically linked to themes of sweetness, nurturing, and fertility, qualities that have made it a favored choice in various cultures. The diminutive form "Lissa" has also emerged, offering a more informal and affectionate variation of the name.
Throughout the centuries, the name has been celebrated in poetry and prose, reinforcing its cultural significance and connection to nature and femininity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mlissa was first seen in the United States in 1957.
Mlissa has ranked as high as #1114 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Mlissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Mlissa is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mlissa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Mlissa
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mlissa.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |