Names like Melissa
If Melissa is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from Greek classics to names with a similar sound. Melissa has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Alyssa, Angela, Karissa and Theresa.
24 girl names like Melissa
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- Alyssa#453This name comes from a Greek word meaning 'rational' or 'logical'.Also GreekSame “-sa” ending
- Angela#408Angela means "messenger of God" or "angel."Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- KarissaA form of Carissa, meaning "grace" or "beloved".Also GreekSame “-sa” ending
- TheresaTheresa's meaning is debated but is often associated with 'to harvest' or 'harvester'.Also GreekSame “-sa” ending
- Cassandra#631It means 'she who entangles men' or 'prophetess.' The name is famously associated with a…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Veronica#427Likely means "she who brings victory" or "true image".Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Andrea#235This name means "brave" or "courageous." It suggests someone who is strong and manly in…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Stephanie#557Stephanie means "crown" or "garland." It's often associated with victory or honor.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Alexis#554The name Alexis means 'defender' or 'helper.' It suggests someone who protects or aids…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Catherine#314The name means 'pure' or 'clear'.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Alejandra#604The name means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people'.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Angelina#347Angelina means "messenger of God" or simply "angel".Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Maggie#294Maggie is usually a short form of Margaret, which means "pearl."Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Alexandria#474This name means 'defender of mankind.' It implies someone who protects or helps people.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- VanesaVanesa is a modern invented name, possibly based on 'Vanessa,' which was created by the…Also GreekSame “-sa” ending
- Nicole#383Nicole means "victory of the people." It's related to the name Nicholas.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- CynthiaThis name means 'from Kynthos' or 'woman from Kynthos'.Also Greek3 syllables
- AsiaThe name Asia refers to the continent of Asia.Also Greek3 syllables
- Kyra#830Kyra means "light".Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- PamelaPamela means "all honey" or "sweetness".Also Greek3 syllables
- KatrinaKatrina means "pure." It's a variation of Katherine.Also Greek3 syllables
- Tessa#311Tessa means "harvester".Also GreekSame “-sa” ending
- BarbaraIt means 'foreign woman' or 'stranger'.Also Greek3 syllables
- TiaraTiara means "crowned" or "wearing a crown".Also Greek3 syllables
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- What names are similar to Melissa?
- Names with a similar style to Melissa include Alyssa, Angela, Karissa, Theresa, Cassandra and Veronica.
- How are these names matched to Melissa?
- Each name is compared with Melissa on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Melissa has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Greek names are like Melissa?
- Alyssa, Angela, Karissa, Theresa and Cassandra share Melissa's Greek roots.