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.

# 952 in the US

Melisa Rank in US Top 1000

Popularity of the name Melisa

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