NAME PROFILE
Mellissa
Melissa is of Greek origin, meaning 'honeybee.' This name evokes a sense of sweetness and nurturing, embodying qualities of warmth, creativity, and a connection to nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,625 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1979 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1961 |
| Most recent | 2002 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 24%OH — 20%TX — 20%FL — 18%NY — 18%
Notable People
Melissa McCarthy (Actress, *Bridesmaids*) · Melissa Etheridge (Singer-songwriter, *Come to My Window*) · Melissa Joan Hart (Actress, *Sabrina the Teenage Witch*) · Melissa Leo (Actress, *The Fighter*) · Melissa Benoist (Actress, *Supergirl*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MelLissaMissy
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