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Mellissa

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

Meaning: A doubled-l spelling of Melissa, from the Greek 'melissa,' 'honeybee' (from 'meli,' honey). A late-boomer flourish on a favorite.Medium

In 30 seconds: A sweet classic: Mellissa means 'honeybee' (Greek), said 'muh-LIS-uh' — a spin on Melissa.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA doubled-l spelling of Melissa, from the Greek 'melissa,' 'honeybee' (from 'meli,' honey). A late-boomer flourish on a favorite.
U.S. rank (2018)#17327 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,625

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919262018

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

Mellissa respells Melissa, from the Greek for 'honeybee.' As Melissa dominated late-1970s nurseries, spellings like Mellissa appeared alongside, peaking in 1979 before receding (said 'muh-LIS-uh').

Mellissa belonged to the late-seventies nurseries and is rare today. Rare, sweet, and vintage.

Did you know? Mellissa is a doubled-l spelling of Melissa ('honeybee') that peaked around 1979 as Melissa reigned, then faded.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Mellissa — Variant of Melissa; Greek 'honeybee'

Variations

MelissaMelisaMellisa

Nicknames

MelMissy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mellissa mean?

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

How do you pronounce Mellissa?

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

Is Mellissa a boy or girl name?

Mellissa is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Mellissa?

Mellissa peaked in the late seventies and is uncommon now.

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