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Melissia

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Pronounced muh-LIS-ee-uh /məˈlɪs.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: An elaborated spelling of Melissa, from the Greek 'melissa,' 'honeybee' (from 'meli,' honey). A mid-century American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet spin on Melissa: Melissia means 'honeybee' (Greek), said 'muh-LIS-ee-uh.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningAn elaborated spelling of Melissa, from the Greek 'melissa,' 'honeybee' (from 'meli,' honey). A mid-century American form.
U.S. rank (2000)#16687 ↘ Falling
2000 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1968
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,926

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196818942000

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

Melissia respells Melissa, from the Greek for 'honeybee.' It rode the mid-century Melissa wave with an added syllable, peaked in 1968, and faded as the standard spelling ruled (said 'muh-LIS-ee-uh').

Melissia belonged to the boomer years and has grown rare since. Rare, midcentury, and sweet.

Did you know? Melissia is an elaborated spelling of Melissa ('honeybee') that peaked around 1968 — a boomer-era form now seldom seen.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Melissia — Variant of Melissa; Greek 'honeybee'

Variations

MelissaMelisaMelisha

Nicknames

MissyLissie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melissia mean?

Melissia is a variant of Melissa, from the Greek for 'honeybee.'

How do you pronounce Melissia?

It's said muh-LIS-ee-uh /məˈlɪs.i.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melissia a boy or girl name?

Melissia is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Melissia?

Melissia peaked in the late nineteen-sixties and is rare today.

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