Emma vs Melisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melisa

Girl #3,053 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet as honey"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Turkish Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,053
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Lisa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Melisa Rank #3,053

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3053 for Melisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Melisa ___

  • Melisa Ann
  • Melisa Grace
  • Melisa Rose
  • Melisa Marie
  • Melisa Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Melisa

Jessica Stephanie Christina Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Melisa more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Melisa at #3053 in the United States.

What do Emma and Melisa mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Melisa means "sweet as honey" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Melisa boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Melisa is primarily a girl name.

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