The baby name Melissia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced meh-LISS-ee-uh (IPA: /məˈlɪsiə/ or /mɛˈlɪsiə/).
Melissia is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Melissia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced meh-LISS-ee-uh (IPA: /məˈlɪsiə/ or /mɛˈlɪsiə/).
Melissia is Greek in Origin.
Melissia is a modern elaboration and variant of Melissa, from Ancient Greek mélissa “bee.” In myth, the nymph Melissa nurtured infant Zeus and discovered honey; the title also named priestesses of Demeter and Artemis, linking the name to sweetness, nurture, and industriousness and care. The herb genus Melissa (lemon balm) underscores the honeyed imagery.
Through Latin and Romance literature - including Ariosto’s sorceress Melissa - the name spread across Europe and gained favor in the 18th century, with a major revival in the 1970s–80s. Melissia appears chiefly in Anglophone use as a late 20th‑century respelling to individualize the classic. Related forms include Melissa, Mélissa (French), Melisa (Spanish/Turkish), Mellissa, and Malissa; diminutives Mel, Liss/Lissa, Lissie, and Missy. The core meaning remains “honeybee,” suggesting enduring sweetness and vitality.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #276 | 3 | 7,507 |
| France | Girls | 2012 | #402 | 6 | 3,242 |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| United States | Girls | 2000 | #873 | 5 | 9,408 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #943 | 17 | 14,742 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #988 | 5 | 12,708 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Melissia is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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