Honey bee; noble
Kelissa is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the prefix 'Ke-' with the Greek name Melissa. It carries the traditional meaning of 'honey bee' from its root, while also being associated with the Germanic 'Kelly' meaning 'warrior' or 'noble'.
Less common today
Kelissa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,202 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
