Isa vs Melissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isa

Girl #1,967 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"iron, strong"

Origin: Old High German

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Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Isa Rank #1,967

Melissa Rank #377

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #1967 for Isa.

Is Isa or Melissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Isa at #1967 in the United States.

What do Isa and Melissa mean?

Isa means "iron, strong" (Old High German origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Isa and Melissa boy or girl names?

Isa is primarily a girl name. Melissa is primarily a girl name.