Mellissa
Mellissa is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bee or honey-bee.
Origin and history
Mellissa is a spelling variant of the classic Greek name Melissa, which means 'bee'. The classic form saw immense popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, though this specific double-'l' spelling remains much less common. Today, it is rarely given to newborn infants in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
5,625 babies in the United States have been named Mellissa since 1880. It ranks #2282 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.5 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 143 |
| 1960-1970 | 874 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,921 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,730 |
| 1990-2000 | 704 |
| 2000-2010 | 201 |
| 2010-2019 | 42 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Mel, Missy, Missi, Melli
Fun facts
- Mellissa features a double 'l' variant compared to the traditional Melissa, which derives directly from the Greek word for bee.
- This spelling variant saw most of its use in the late 1970s and 1980s alongside the massive rise of the name Melissa.