Honey bee or industrious
Melisha is a modern elaboration of the Greek name Melissa. It retains the etymological root 'melissa', which refers to the honey bee and symbolizes hard work and sweetness. While it shares sounds with names like Felicia or Alicia, its core identity is tied to the ancient Greek word for honey.
Less common today
Melisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,949 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
