Mellisa
Mellisa is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bee or honey.
Origin and history
Mellisa is a variant spelling of Melissa, a name derived from the Greek word for honeybee. The traditional spelling peaked in popularity during the late 20th century in the United States, while this single-'s' double-'l' variant saw moderate usage as an alternative spelling. Today, Mellisa is uncommon among newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
4,575 babies in the United States have been named Mellisa since 1880. It ranks #2586 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23 %)
- NY (11.8 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- MI (8.1 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 53 |
| 1960-1970 | 551 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,569 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,539 |
| 1990-2000 | 641 |
| 2000-2010 | 184 |
| 2010-2019 | 33 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Mel, Missi, Missy, Lissa
Fun facts
- Mellisa is a documented orthographic variation of Melissa, shifting the double letter from 's' to 'l'.
- The root name originates from ancient Greek mythology, associated with honey and nymphs who cared for infant Zeus.