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Mellisa

female

Meaning

"Honey Bee"

Variant spelling of Melissa, from Greek for honey bee, long used in English-speaking contexts.

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Popularity History of Mellisa

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#16811Ranked in 2024

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Mellisa was nationally ranked in 2024.

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entered the rankings in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Mellisa Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Mellisa.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Mellisa

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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