Melissa

Rank 377th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Melissa was 377th most popular baby name for girls and 773rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 822 babies were named Melissa in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,082 babies in the United States were named Melissa. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Melissa is around 44 to 46 years old.

The name "Melissa" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Melissa include Mel and Missy.

Melissa Meaning & Origin

Melissa is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee," suggesting connotations of sweetness and industriousness.

The name Melissa is described as harmonious, kind-hearted and imaginative.

Pronunciation

Melissa is pronounced meh-lissa in English. The name Melissa has 7 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Melissa

A well-known person with the name Melissa is Melissa McCarthy, an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and fashion designer. She is a two-time Primetime Emmy Award winner and has received nominations for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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