Mellisa

Mellisa 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 5 girls in the United States.

Mellisa at a glance

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

About the name Mellisa

Mellisa 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, Mellisa first appears in Social Security records in 1952. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #740 in 1979, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 4,575 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mellisa in US records

First recorded (US)
1952
Best US rank
#740 in 1979
Peak year
1979
Babies named Mellisa in 2024
5
Total since 1880
4,575

Mellisa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1697 in 1998
Babies named Mellisa in 2025
3
Total since 1996
102

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mellisa mean?

The meaning of Mellisa 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 Mellisa a boy or girl name?

Mellisa is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mellisa?

Mellisa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mellisa?

Mellisa first appears in US records in 1952. Its best-ever ranking was #740 in 1979, and 5 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].