Melis

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Pronounced meh-LEES /mɛˈlis/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish Melis (from the Greek melissa), 'a honeybee; sweet as honey; sweet-natured'Low

In 30 seconds: Honeybee; sweet as honey: Melis is Turkish. Sweet, modern, and warm (said 'meh-LEES').

Origin LowTurkish, Greek

MeaningFrom the Turkish Melis (from the Greek melissa), 'a honeybee; sweet as honey; sweet-natured'

U.S. rank (2025)#8180 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 344

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Melis comes from the Turkish Melis (from the Greek melissa), 'a honeybee; sweet as honey; sweet-natured'. A sweet, modern name (said 'meh-LEES').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, a-honeybee at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Melis means 'a honeybee; sweet as honey' in Turkish (from the Greek melissa) — a sweet, modern name (said 'meh-LEES').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Melis — Turkish etymology

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Melissa— a kin 'honeybee' girls' name

Melisa— a fellow Mel- girls' name

Isis— another Greek name

Doris— shares Melis's Greek roots

Aris— echoes that soft -is sound

What does the name Melis mean?

Melis is Turkish (from the Greek melissa) for 'a honeybee; sweet as honey'.

How do you pronounce Melis?

It's said meh-LEES /mɛˈlis/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melis a boy or girl name?

Melis is a girl's name.

How popular is Melis?

Melis is a very rare name in the U.S.