Melisa
Girl name · Turkish · pronounced meh-LEE-sah
Verified name
What does Melisa mean?
Lemon balm, honeybee
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 891 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 778 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Mel, Meli
Variant: Melissa, Melis
Related: Meliz
Using Melisa across cultures
Turkish variant of Melissa.
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