Milissa
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Milissa is a Greek name meaning “honey bee”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Milissa
Milissa is a name of Greek origin, representing a variant of the name Melissa. It traces back to the word melissa, which translates to bee, a creature traditionally associated with honey and industry in Greek mythology. In antiquity, the name was linked to the Melissae, the nymphs believed to have cared for the infant Zeus.
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Gender Usage of the Name Milissa
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Milissa is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Milissa
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Milissa is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 4.28M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.51M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 878K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 11.9M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Milissa was last recorded at #9,712 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2023) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,266 in 1968. Its lowest recorded position was #13,640 in 2013. Over the last 13 years (2010–2023) the name rose 1230 places (from #10,942 to #9,712).
Name StyleMethodology
Milissa is classified as Retro Girl Names because it peaked in 1968, has fallen to only 0.18% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Milissa
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Milissa follows a three-syllableunstressed-primary-unstressed flow that is phonetically soft and approachable. It is a recognized variant in Western naming traditions, often tied to figures in popular mid-century media. The rhythmic bounce of its structure establishes a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Milissa
Middle names used with MilissaMethodology
Milissa is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Milissa Ann · Milissa Lynn · Milissa Anne · Milissa Beth · Milissa ZweierView all 28 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for MilissaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Milissa is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Milissa Moore · Milissa Mills · Milissa Marsh · Milissa Marks · Milissa Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Milissa
Sound Like Milissa Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Melissa · Melisa · Mellissa · View all 76 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Milissa Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Milissa”
Dictionary Meaning of "Milissa"Methodology
A female given name
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How to Spell Milissa in ASL
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