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Kelissa

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Pronounced kuh-LISS-uh /kəˈlɪs.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern American blend joining a K- opening to the -lissa ending of Melissa (Greek for 'honey bee') and Alissa. The compound is new, so the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet modern blend: Kelissa echoes Melissa, Greek for 'honey bee' (said 'kuh-LISS-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern American blend joining a K- opening to the -lissa ending of Melissa (Greek for 'honey bee') and Alissa. The compound is new, so the routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14327 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719892024

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

Kelissa is a modern American blend, joining a K- opening to the -lissa ending of Melissa (Greek melissa, 'honey bee') and Alissa. The compound is newly made and the routes are uncertain, which we note. It reads as soft and rounded (said 'kuh-LISS-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sweet, and modern.

Did you know? Melissa — the name inside Kelissa's ending — is Greek for 'honey bee,' and was the name of a nymph said to have fed the infant Zeus on honey.
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Kelissa — K- + Melissa/Alissa blend; routes uncertain

Variations

KelisaKalissaMelissa

Nicknames

KelLissaKiki

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If you like Kelissa…

Melissa— the 'honey bee' name inside Kelissa
Alissa— a like -lissa flowing pick
Kalissa— a close cousin in spelling
Janessa— the same modern feel
Talisa— shares the -sa ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kelissa mean?

Kelissa blends a K- opening with the -lissa ending of Melissa, Greek for 'honey bee.' The compound is modern, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kelissa?

It's said kuh-LISS-uh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kelissa a boy or girl name?

Kelissa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kelissa?

Kelissa is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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