Malissa
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Malissa: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1988.
Malissa is a modern spelling variant of Melissa, a name rooted in ancient Greek, where *melissa* means "honey bee." In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who discovered honey and taught its use to humans. The most famous bearer is likely the American actress Malissa Feruzzi, known for her work in independent films, though the name’s more common spelling, Melissa, has been borne by numerous celebrities, including singer Melissa Etheridge. Places sharing the same etymological root include the town of Melissa in Texas, named after the lemon balm plant, itself from the Greek *melissa*. While Malissa remains less common than Melissa, it offers a distinctive twist on a classic, nature-inspired name with sweet, industrious connotations.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19883 babies
- Latest (1999)
- #6213 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1988
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y