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Melissa Meaning and Origin

Melissa is Greek, Latin given name meaning The name Melissa is of Greek origin and means "honeybee.".

Melissa is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Melissa is currently #377 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Melissa are Melissa Gurney, Melissa.

Melissa is a 7 letters name with 3 syllables.

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Melissa name meaning

The name Melissa is of Greek origin and means "honeybee."

Melissa name origin

Greek Latin

Name facts

7 letter name and 3 syllables

Popularity

Melissa is ranked #377 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Melissa were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Melissa in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Melissa in Canada

Celebrities named Melissa

Melissa Gurney (Tennis)
Melissa (Mythology)

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Melissa - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Melissa?
The meaning of the name Melissa is The name Melissa is of Greek origin and means "honeybee.".
What is the origin of the name Melissa?
The origin of the name Melissa is Greek Latin .
Is Melissa a girl or boy name?
The name Melissa is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called Melissa were boys, 100.00% of babies called Melissa were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Melissa?
According to statistics, Melissa is ranked 377th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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