The baby name Meliz is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Turkish: /meˈliz/ (meh-LEEZ); English: /ˈmɛlɪz/ (MEL-iz).
Meliz is Turkish in Origin.
The baby name Meliz is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Turkish: /meˈliz/ (meh-LEEZ); English: /ˈmɛlɪz/ (MEL-iz).
Meliz is Turkish in Origin.
Meliz is a modern Turkish feminine given name, most often understood as a variant of Melis and thus linked etymologically to Greek Melissa (melissa, “honeybee”). Through this connection, it carries associations of sweetness, industry, and vitality. Its -z ending echoes a broader Turkish taste for crisp, two-syllable names ending in -z (e.g., Deniz, Yeliz), which likely helped shape or popularize the form Meliz alongside Melis.
Usage appears in Turkey from the late 20th century onward and among Turkish diaspora communities, though it remains uncommon in English-speaking regions. Related and variant forms include Melis (Turkish), Melisa (Turkish/Slavic), Melissa (English/Greek), and French-influenced Mélissa/Mélise. Short forms and nicknames often mirror those of Melissa: Mel, Meli/Meliş (in Turkish contexts), and Liz in international settings. The name’s contemporary appeal lies in its concise sound, cross-linguistic familiarity, and the positive “honeybee” symbolism.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #932 | 12 | 14,861 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,147 | 6 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,166 | 18 | 17,781 |
| TR | 0 | #1,166 | 46 | 19,440 |
Meliz is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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