Melisa

Greek

"honeybee"

Melisa Origin and Meaning

The name Melisa is a girl's name of Spanish origin.

Melisa is a feminine name with roots in Greek mythology, derived from 'melissa' meaning 'honey bee' or 'honeysuckle.' This sweet and melodious name carries connotations of industriousness, community, and sweetness, qualities associated with bees. Melisa serves as a variant spelling of the more common Melissa, offering a slightly different look while maintaining the same pronunciation in most language contexts. Popular throughout Spanish-speaking countries, Eastern Europe, and Turkey, this spelling variation has its own cultural presence. The name experienced peak popularity in the late 20th century but maintains steady usage worldwide. Melisa's cross-cultural appeal and natural connections make it both accessible and meaningful as a name choice.

Melisa Rank in US Top 1000

# 952 in the US

Popularity of the name Melisa

• 557 England 2023
• 294 Germany 2016
• 242 Mexico 2021
• 161 Switzerland 2020
• 188 Poland 2020
• 33 Turkey 2021
• 5 Azerbaijan 2024

Famous People Named Melisa

• Melisa Young aka Kid Sister American rapper
• Melisa Dilber Ertürk Turkish,Canadian footballer
• Melisa Aslı Pamuk Miss Turkey 2011
• Melisa "Mely" Nicolau Spanish footballer
• (Ayşe) Melisa Sözen Turkish actress
• Melisa Michaels American novelist
• Melisa Wallack American screenwriter