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Delissa

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Pronounced duh-LISS-uh /dəˈlɪs.ə/Medium

Meaning: Delissa joins the mid-century prefix De- to Lissa, the short form of Melissa, a Greek name meaning 'bee' and by extension 'honey, sweetness.' The De- is a decorative American addition, so the inherited meaning is Melissa's sweet 'bee.'Low

In 30 seconds: Delissa blends the prefix De- with Lissa, from Melissa, Greek for 'bee.' A quiet later-century name, it was never common (said duh-LISS-uh).

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningDelissa joins the mid-century prefix De- to Lissa, the short form of Melissa, a Greek name meaning 'bee' and by extension 'honey, sweetness.' The De- is a decorative American addition, so the inherited meaning is Melissa's sweet 'bee.'

U.S. rank (2013)#15101 ↗ Rising

2013 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1988

Total births (all-time)≈ 401

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Delissa appears in United States records from the early 1950s, part of the fashion for De- prefixed girls' names built on familiar roots. Leaning on Melissa, 'bee,' it stayed long-tail, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its high around 1988.

A girl named Delissa at that peak would be in her mid-thirties now. It has not become common, though Melissa behind it remains a warm, recognizable name and the De- form still feels smoothly wearable.

Did you know? Delissa is honey-sweet at heart: the Lissa in it comes from Melissa, the Greek word for the honeybee.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Delissa — Blend of De- + Lissa (Melissa, Greek 'bee/honey')

Variations

DelisaMelissaDelyssa

Nicknames

LissaDeeLissy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delissa mean?

It blends the prefix De- with Lissa, from Melissa, a Greek name meaning 'bee' or 'honey.'

How do you pronounce Delissa?

It's said duh-LISS-uh /dəˈlɪs.ə/, three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Delissa a boy or girl name?

Delissa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Delissa?

It has always been rare, a later-century blend given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak.