Melissa
Melissa is a Greek name meaning 'honeybee,' derived from the ancient Greek word 'meli' (honey). In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who discovered honey and taught humans how to use it.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 721. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,709
- 2012: 1,772
- 2013: 1,592
- 2014: 1,509
- 2015: 1,283
- 2016: 1,236
- 2017: 1,170
- 2018: 1,117
- 2019: 933
- 2020: 887
- 2021: 836
- 2022: 823
- 2023: 744
- 2024: 826
- 2025: 747
- 2026 (projected): 721
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Has a sweet, nature-inspired meaning that appeals to many parents
- •Offers versatile nickname options from playful to sophisticated
- •Popular in the 1970s-1990s, now considered a contemporary classic
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
760,128
Total births since 1880
1979
Peak year
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