Honey bee
Melyssa is a variant of the Greek name Melissa. In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who cared for the infant Zeus and discovered how to collect honey. The name has been used in the English-speaking world since the 18th century, though this specific spelling is a modern creative variation.
Less common today
Melyssa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,499 in 1991.
Canadian media personality and actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
