The baby name Melisse is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced meh-LEES (IPA: /məˈliːs/).
Melisse is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Melisse is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced meh-LEES (IPA: /məˈliːs/).
Melisse is Greek in Origin.
Melisse is a French-leaning variant of Melissa, ultimately from Ancient Greek melissa “bee,” rooted in meli “honey.” Through Latin Melissa, the name travelled into European languages; in French it overlaps with mélisse, the common name for lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a bee-loved herb, reinforcing the honeyed imagery.
Melissa appears in Greek myth for a nymph or nurse and in Renaissance literature (notably Ariosto) as a benevolent sorceress; the given name was revived in early modern Europe and surged in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. Melisse/Mélisse remains comparatively rare, seen in Francophone registers (France, Quebec, Belgium) and occasionally in Dutch- or German-speaking contexts. Variants include Melissa (English), Mélissa (French), Melisa (Spanish, Turkish, South Slavic), Melis (Turkish), and Mélisse (accented). The meaning evokes bees, sweetness, and diligence; nicknames such as Mel and Liss/Lisse are common.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| France | Girls | 2016 | #405 | 4 | 3,228 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #734 | 5 | 3,895 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #988 | 5 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,228 | 7 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,228 | 9 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,437 | 10 | 9,415 |
Melisse is popular in 25 countries — most recent births per country:
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