The baby name Melliss is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEL-iss (IPA: /ˈmɛlɪs/).
Melliss is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Melliss is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEL-iss (IPA: /ˈmɛlɪs/).
Melliss is Greek in Origin.
Melliss is a rare modern respelling of Melissa, ultimately from Greek melissa, "honeybee." In Greek myth, Melissa is the nymph who nurtured infant Zeus and revealed honey, and the herb lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) bears the same root, linking the name with sweetness and industry. The -ss ending echoes English surname Melliss/Mellis, so the form can read as either a creative given-name variant or a subtle surname crossover.
Usage follows that of Melissa: found in classical and Renaissance literature (notably Ariosto), revived in 18th-century pastoral verse, and widely popular in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. Melliss itself remains uncommon but appears in modern records. Variants and cognates include Melissa, Melisa, Mellisa, Melisse, Mélissa, Melis (Turkish), and Melisa (Spanish/Slavic). Nicknames range from Mel and Liss/Lissa to Missy. Meaning centers on "bee," connoting diligence and sweetness.
Melliss is exceptionally rare. Across 7 countries, we found just 8 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Melliss is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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