Melisa

Meaning of Melisa

Melisa means "honey bee". It's often associated with sweetness and industriousness.

Melisa has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Melisa

After ranking as high as #953 in 2004, Melisa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Melisa

• Melissa McCarthy
  American actress, comedian, producer
• Melissa Etheridge
  American rock singer-songwriter
• Melissa Joan Hart
  American actress, director, producer
• Melisa Aslı Pamuk
  Turkish actress, model
• Melissa Auf der Maur
  Canadian musician, photographer

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Questions about the name Melisa

What does the name Melisa mean?

Melisa means melisa means "honey bee". it's often associated with sweetness and industriousness, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Melisa a boy's or a girl's name?

Melisa is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Melisa?

Melisa did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Melisa most popular?

Melisa peaked at #953 in 2004.