Mariposa vs Melissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariposa

Girl #4,842 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"butterfly"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Mexican Latin American Filipino

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Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Greek American Italian

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Mariposa Rank #4,842

Melissa Rank #377

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #4842 for Mariposa.

Is Mariposa or Melissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Mariposa at #4842 in the United States.

What do Mariposa and Melissa mean?

Mariposa means "butterfly" (Spanish origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Mariposa and Melissa boy or girl names?

Mariposa is primarily a girl name. Melissa is primarily a girl name.