Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: A Bee, Honey Bee, Sweet and industrious
Pronunciation: muh-LISS-uh, /məˈlɪsə/, M AH L IH S AH
Popularity Rank: #291
Derived from the Greek word 'melissa' meaning 'honeybee'. In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who discovered and taught the use of honey. The name also symbolizes sweetness and industriousness.
The name Melissa is of Greek origin and means A Bee, Honey Bee, Sweet and industrious, derived from Greek 'melissa' meaning 'honeybee'. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Melissa is commonly found in United States of America, Italy, France, and 98 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: muh-LISS-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /məˈlɪsə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AH L IH S AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Melissa is recorded 171,601 times globally, ranking it as the 291th most common name worldwide.
Melissa is most prevalent in United States of America, with 60,131 occurrences, making it the 53th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Melissa is found among 1 in every 30 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #53 | 1 : 30 |
| Italy | #337 | 1 : 71 |
| France | #347 | 1 : 128 |
| Colombia | #277 | 1 : 130 |
| United Kingdom | #225 | 1 : 57 |
| Mexico | #265 | 1 : 111 |
| Canada | #45 | 1 : 56 |
| South Africa | #281 | 1 : 388 |
| Peru | #227 | 1 : 163 |
| Netherlands | #183 | 1 : 72 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Melissa from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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