Melisssa
Does Melisssa flow with your last name?
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated
Similar Names
Names Like Melisssa
Same sound, same style — different options
Nicknames
Nicknames for Melisssa
12 shorthand options for every setting
Meaning & Origin
Playground Safety
Similar to Melisssa
See all →What the Melisssa report tells you
$9Personalized to your state, siblings, and priorities. Free playground safety preview included.
Is Melisssa the #1 name in your state, or barely on the radar?
Enter your other kids' names. We score how well they sound together.
Playground safety check is free. Full report is $9.
What do you want to do with this name?
Add it to your shortlist. Not losing this one.
Put Melisssa head-to-head with your other picks.
Start comparing →See what Melisssa actually gets called.
Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Melisssa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 133 babies have been named Melisssa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melisssa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,683 for girl names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Names You Might Also Love
See all →"God is gracious"
"beautiful, graceful"
"crowned with laurel, victorious"
"song, carol"
"from the white village"
Compare Melisssa with:
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,683
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Classic pairing, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, balanced 3-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Sibling Match
Premium
Check how Melisssa fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.
Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.
Similar Names
See all names like Melisssa →Compare Melisssa with...
Can't decide?
Start a tournament bracket with Melisssa and other names you're considering.
Start a TournamentLike this name?
Check how Melisssa sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.
Analyze This NameExplore More Generators
-
🧝
Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
-
🐾
Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
-
🎭
Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres
Names You Might Also Like
View all →Hebrew via French origin
"God is gracious"
#65,861 in US
Arabic origin
"beautiful, graceful"
#65,673 in US
Latin origin
"crowned with laurel, victorious"
#65,713 in US
Latin origin
"song, carol"
#65,725 in US
French origin
"from the white village"
#65,564 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"wanderer, exile, stranger"
#65,558 in US
Old English origin
"from the valley"
#65,603 in US
Save Your Name Card
Download a shareable image with Melisssa's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Melisssa
Is Melisssa a boy or girl name?
How popular is the name Melisssa?
What are common nicknames for Melisssa?
Is Melisssa a common or rare name?
What girl names are similar to Melisssa?
About the Name Melisssa
Melisssa is a girl name .
Melisssa is currently ranked #65,683 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melisssa include Mel, Meli, Meliy, Meliie, Melis, Melisy, Melisie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Mey, and Meie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melisssa include Melissa, Melina, Melinda, Melia, Melisa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
Keep Exploring
Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis