Melissa

Pronunciation: [ m-uhl-IHS-uh ]

Boy Name #29,418 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Melissa is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-uhl-IHS-uh.

Parents who love the name Melissa often also consider Meta, Melissa, Melvina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,418
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Mel Mey Melie Meliie

Also a Girl Name

Melissa is also used as a girl name, ranked #377.

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Similar Names

Meta Melissa Melvina Meda Mertie Mellie Metta Melinda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melissa

Is Melissa a boy or girl name?

Melissa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29418. As a girl name, it is ranked #377. Melissa is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Melissa?

Melissa is pronounced m-uhl-IHS-uh.

How popular is the name Melissa?

Melissa is currently ranked #29418 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Melissa?

Common nicknames for Melissa include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Meliie.

Is Melissa a common or rare name?

Melissa is an uncommon name, ranked #29418 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Melissa

Melissa is a boy name .

Is Melissa a boy or girl name? Melissa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,418 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #377. Melissa is more commonly used as a girl name.

Melissa is currently ranked #29,418 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Melissa include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Meliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.