girl's name
Melisse
may-LEES (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 878
Melisse is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1989 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2010, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1986.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Melisse Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 240 |
| 2010s | 245 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 50 |
How Popular Is Melisse?
In 2016, Melisse was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Melisse Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Melisse Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Mélisse | Mélisse is a rare spelling of Melisse, written with an acute accent and recorded about 240 times, mostly in France. | 240 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Melisse
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melisse Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melisse over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melisse
- French may-LEES
Sibling Names for Melisse
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melisse — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melisse
How popular is the name Melisse?
In 2016, Melisse was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Melisse a girl's or a boy's name?
Melisse is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melisse?
Melisse has 2 syllables.
When was Melisse most popular?
Melisse peaked in 2010, when 40 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Melisse a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Melisse currently ranks #3,686 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.