Melissa vs Mariposa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Greek American Italian

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Girl #4,842 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"butterfly"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Mexican Latin American Filipino

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Melissa Rank #377

Mariposa Rank #4,842

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

Is Melissa or Mariposa more popular?

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

What do Melissa and Mariposa mean?

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

Are Melissa and Mariposa boy or girl names?

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