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Melitta

Quick answerMelitta derives from the Greek word "melissa" (μέλισσα), meaning "honey bee," symbolizing sweetness and industriousness.

Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

M
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#13,125
TrendVintage
Peak year1975
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureGermanic/European
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 22
Global rank#7,934

Popularity over time

Popularity index
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Melitta

Melitta derives from the Greek word "melissa" (μέλισσα), meaning "honey bee," symbolizing sweetness and industriousness.

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Etymology

Melitta derives from the Greek word "melissa" (μέλισσα), meaning "honey bee," symbolizing sweetness and industriousness. The name has been used primarily in Germanic and English-speaking cultures since the early modern period, with notable historical use including Saint Melitta and the Melitta coffee brand founded in 1908.

Melitta currently ranks #13,125 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.

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