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Elisa vs Melissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisa

Girl #434 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#434
Total SSA Count
712
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Elisa Rank #434
Melissa Rank #377

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #434 for Elisa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisa or Melissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Elisa at #434 in the United States.

What do Elisa and Melissa mean?

Elisa means "pledged to God" (Hebrew origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Elisa and Melissa boy or girl names?

Elisa is primarily a girl name. Melissa is primarily a girl name.

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