Melissa: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A honeybee, industrious and sweetly productive.
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #348
- Peak
- #2 in 1977
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Melissa Means
Melissa is a girl name of Greek origin. A honeybee, industrious and sweetly productive.
How Popular Melissa Is
Melissa currently ranks #348 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1977. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Melissa
- Melissa was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1977.
- Melissa has been a top 100 name across 167+ years of American history.
- Melissa is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Melissa
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Melissa
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Melissa.
Questions About Melissa
What does Melissa mean?
Melissa is a girl name of Greek origin. A honeybee, industrious and sweetly productive.
How popular is Melissa?
Melissa currently ranks #348 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1977. It has held steady.
Where does Melissa come from?
Melissa comes from Greek roots. Melissa was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1977.
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