Melissa name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Greek and Irish

Usage: English, Tamil, German, Italian, Irish, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: mah-liss-ah

Meaning: A Bee, Honey Bee, The Bee and The Elements Melissa Which Means Bee

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What does Melissa mean?
Variations of Melissa
Nicknames for Melissa
How popular is Melissa?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Melissa
Famous People Named Melissa
Lists having Melissa

What does Melissa mean?

The name Melissa is of Greek origin and means "honeybee". The name was first used by the ancient Greeks, who called the honeybee Melissa. The name came to be associated with bees because they were seen as hardworking and important insects.

In the Middle Ages, the name Melissa became popular in England and France. It was also used by Shakespeare in his play A Midsummer Night's Dream. In the United States, the name Melissa was first used in the 18th century.

There are many famous people named Melissa, including:
- Melissa McCarthy, American actress and comedian
- Melissa Benoist, American actress and singer
- Melissa Etheridge, American singer-songwriter
- Melissa Gilbert, American actress
- Melissa Joan Hart, American actress
- Melissa Rivers, American television personality

These are just a few of the famous people named Melissa.

There are many others out there doing great things in their field. Whatever your interests or achievements may be, there is sure to be a famous person named Melissa that you can look up to!

There are many reasons why baby name Melissa is a great choice for your little one.

First, it is a beautiful name that has a lot of meaning behind it. Additionally, it is a name that is not too common, so your child will likely stand out from the crowd with this unique moniker.

Finally, the name Melissa has a lot of positive connotations associated with it, such as intelligence and success. All of these factors combined make baby name Melissa an excellent choice for your new bundle of joy.

How do I pronounce Melissa?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Melissa as mah-liss-ah. Some people pronounce it as m(e)-lissa or mel(is)-sa.

Variants of Melissa

Lissi, Lisa, Alice, Louise, Melina, Carmelina, Milicent, Melissamarie, Melitta, Melita

Nicknames for Melissa

You can playfully shorten the baby name Melissa with these possible

Names that rhyme with Melissa

How popular is the name Melissa?

Melissa was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 756768 babies have been given the first name in 192 years. When at its peak in 1977, it ranked 2nd when 34051 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 192 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 5 baby names 10 times Also, Melissa is a popular name in England and Wales given to over 12102 babies in 23 years.

At the peak of its usage in 1996, it ranked 46th when 1282 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 2 times Also, Melissa was among the popular names in France.

Since emerging in 1987 around 3018 babies have been given the first name. At the peak of its usage in 2011, 618 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 106th position.

However after 29 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 500 baby names 9 times Also, Melissa was among the popular names in Italy.

Since emerging in 2006 around 19469 babies have been given the first name. When at the peak of its usage in 2012, the moniker grabbed the 27th spot and 1962 baby girls were given the name.

However after 13 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 13 times Also, Melissa was a popular name in New South Wales.

Over 18165 babies have been given the first name in 39 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1977, 778 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 2nd position.

After 39 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 5 baby names 13 times

A common name in Ireland with over 3076 new-borns have been given the name since 1964.

When at its peak in 1984, the moniker grabbed the 48th spot and 162 baby girls were given the name. Also, A common name in Switzerland having over 2436 recievers in 21 years of usage.

Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 1998, the moniker grabbed the 26th spot and 176 baby girls were given the name. Also, Melissa is a common name in Sweden given to over 1330 babies in 11 years.

When at its peak in 2016, the moniker grabbed the 67th spot and 214 baby girls were given the name. Also, In Belgium, Melissa was once a common name since emerging in 1995 it has been given to over 2035 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 1995,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 24 years. Also, Melissa used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1963 and over 7507 babies have been given the name in 37 years.

At the peak of its usage in 1976,. After 37 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, In Western Australia, Melissa was once a common name since emerging in 1973 it has been given to over 3073 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 1979,. After 18 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 5 baby names 11 times

Melissa is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 400 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 339 on girl names chart when 38 babies were named Melissa. There are over 162 babies that have been given the name Melissa in Netherlands.

But Melissa is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 500 have the name as well as in, Australia, Philippines, England, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, Peru, Mozambique, Sudan, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Malaysia, Haiti, Chile, Puerto Rico and Venezuela.

At least, 1420000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	0	0	409	742
2022	0	0	377	822
2021	0	0	372	832
2020	0	0	348	885
2019	0	0	339	933
2018	0	0	299	1115
2017	0	0	274	1169
2016	0	0	258	1236
2015	12077	5	253	1283
2014	0	0	224	1507

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Melissa in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	22	11706	2859
	0	0	0	2370

Numerological analysis of Melissa

Good things don't just fall from the sky. You have to earn them. You know this. You neglect your own issues and helping other is more important to you. Letter A at the end of your name foreshadows your high ambition to become someone in life. You take calculated risks but sometimes you let spontaneity surprise you. You possess great communication skills. Sometimes you feel like you are born to win, and other times you refer to yourself as a born loser.

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Katha - Katha's meaning is Pure, Distress or Talk aimed at both boys and girls used notably in Sikh and Gujarati is originated from Old Greek
Adrasteia - Meaning of Adrasteia is The Inescapable One is originated from Old Greek is aimed at baby girls
Fedya - Fedyas origin is Old Greek, meaning of Fedya is "Theos Meaning God and Given By God", a baby boy name is particulary used in Russian. Fedya is shortened form of Fedot.
Basel - Atypical Basel is used prevalently in Arabic is a boy name. It is rooted from Old Greek, Basel means "Brave"
Sebastiana - Used principally in Danish and Finnish unusual, Sebastiana means "Woman from Sebasta or Exalted" and originated from Old Greek is used for girls

Famous people named Melissa

Melissa Jennison, athlete from Australia
Melissa Drexler, American woman who
Melissa Mills, Australian former water polo player
Melissa Glenn Haber, children's fiction author
Melissa Lafsky, American writer
Melissa Keller, American model and actress
Melissa Elias, Canadian actress
Melissa Hui, Canadian composer
Melissa McDermott, former reporter for CBS News
Melissa Trainer, American astrobiologist
Melissa Peachey, British television personality
Melissa Thomson, Australian basketball player in NSW, Australia
Melissa Leonetti, field hockey defender from the United States,
Melissa Rossi, American author and journalist
Melissa Hoffer, lawyer specializing in environmental law
Melissa Benn, British journalist and writer
Melissa Fitzgerald, American actress and the Senior Director of the nonprofit organization Justice For Vets
Melissa Bank, American author
Melissa Nathan, journalist for about 12 years and then started writing comedy novels
Melissa Gonzalez, American actress best
Melissa Myerscough, American former hammer thrower
Melissa Altro, Canadian actress best known for her voice acting
Melissa Michaelsen, American actress probably best
Melissa Downes, Australian broadcast journalist
Melissa Fay Greene, American nonfiction author
Melissa Franklin, experimental particle physicist and the Mallinckrodt Professor of Physics
Melissa Sue Anderson, American-Canadian actress
Melissa Etheridge, American singer-songwriter, guitarist
Melissa Auf der Maur, Canadian musician, singer-songwriter
Melissa Joan Hart, American actress
Melissa Manchester, American singer-songwriter and actress
Melissa Lefton, singer and songwriter
Melissa Del Valle, American multiple champion
Melissa George, Australian-American actress
Melissa Gilbert, American actress and television director
Melissa Rivers, American actress, and television host
Melissa Reeves,
Melissa Archer, American actress best
Melissa Hart, American lawyer and politician
Melissa Collins, Canadian water polo player
Melissa Bean, American politician
Melissa McCarthy, American actress, writer, producer, comedian
Melissa Mathison, American film and television screenwriter and an activist for Tibetan freedom
Melissa Fumero, American actress
Melissa Howard, reality show personality and comedian
Melissa Leo, American actress
Melissa Fiorentino, female boxer from Cranston, Rhode Island
Melissa Fahn, American voice actress and singer for anime dubs, such as 'Cowboy Bebop', 'Digimon'
Melissa York, rock drummer noted for her work with iconic lesbian bands such Team Dresch
Melissa Holliday, was 'Playboy' magazine's Playmate of the Month for January 1995
Melissa McIntyre, Canadian former actress

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Istat – Istituto nazionale di statistica, https://www.istat.it/en/analysis-and-products/interactive-contents/baby-names
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
SCB- Statistikmyndigheten, https://www.scb.se/en/finding-statistics/statistics-by-subject-area/population/general-statistics/name-statistics/
Department of Jutsice, Government of Western Australia, https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/BabyNames/Default.aspx?uid=1144-3594-8619-1127
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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