Melisa

Melisa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 53 girls in the United States.

Melisa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Melisa

Melisa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Melisa first appears in Social Security records in 1948. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #342 in 1973, and in 2024 53 babies received the name — 19,054 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Melisa in US records

First recorded (US)
1948
Best US rank
#342 in 1973
Peak year
1979
Babies named Melisa in 2024
53
Total since 1880
19,054

Melisa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#555 in 2023
Babies named Melisa in 2025
47
Total since 1996
1,381

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Melisa mean?

The meaning of Melisa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Melisa a boy or girl name?

Melisa is a girl name. In 2024, 53 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Melisa?

Melisa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Melisa?

Melisa first appears in US records in 1948. Its best-ever ranking was #342 in 1973, and 53 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].