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Meliza

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Pronounced meh-LEE-zah /məˈliː.zə/Medium

Meaning: A blend of Melissa (Greek, 'bee; honey') and Eliza (from Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath'). Soft and layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft blend: Meliza joins Melissa and Eliza (said 'meh-LEE-zah'). Melodic and modern.

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Origin LowGreek, Hebrew

MeaningA blend of Melissa (Greek, 'bee; honey') and Eliza (from Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath'). Soft and layered.

U.S. rank (2023)#16788 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,048

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

Meliza blends Melissa and Eliza; by those roots it touches 'bee; honey' and 'my God is an oath.' The route is layered, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'meh-LEE-zah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, melodic, and soft.

Did you know? Meliza braids Melissa ('bee; honey') and Eliza ('my God is an oath') into a flowing name — soft and layered, which we note (said 'meh-LEE-zah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Meliza — Melissa/Eliza blend; layered

Variations

MelisaMeleezaMelisza

Nicknames

MelLiza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meliza mean?

Meliza blends Melissa ('bee; honey') and Eliza ('my God is an oath'). The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Meliza?

It's said meh-LEE-zah /məˈliː.zə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Meliza a boy or girl name?

Meliza is a girl's name.

How popular is Meliza?

Meliza is a rare name in the U.S.