Melissa vs Alicia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #436 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

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Melissa Rank #377

Alicia Rank #436

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #436 for Alicia.

Is Melissa or Alicia more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Alicia at #436 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Alicia mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Alicia means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin).

Are Melissa and Alicia boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Alicia is primarily a girl name.