Holding steady.
Popularity of Melissia since 1894
Babies named Melissia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 25 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 105 |
| 1960s | 558 |
| 1970s | 827 |
| 1980s | 317 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Melissia is a lesser-seen spelling of the classic Melissa, a Greek name that means 'bee'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1894, but never reached the popularity of its more common counterpart. Its peak year was 1968, when a small number of parents chose this variant. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very rare, averaging only a handful of occurrences per year. The name has never been concentrated in any particular state, and its trajectory shows no signs of a revival. For parents seeking a familiar sound with a distinctive spelling, Melissia offers a subtle twist on a well-loved name.
Melissia is a variant spelling of Melissa, which derives from the Greek word melissa, meaning 'bee'. In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who cared for the infant Zeus. The name has been used in the English-speaking world since the 18th century, with the spelling Melissia occasionally appearing as an alternative form.
“Melissia” around the world
Where Melissia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Lissie, Missy, Lissa
Sibling names for Melissia
Names that share Melissia's style, for a brother or sister.
