The nameMelis
Melis is a Turkish girl's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Turkish
Meaning
It is linked to Melissa, from the Greek melissa, "bee".
Origin
Turkish.
History
First given in France in the late 1980s, Melis peaked in the early 2010s, then declined.
Popularity of the name Melis
Melis in France
1296thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (90 births)
1,250babies named Melis in France since 1900
Melis was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 585 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Melis. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Melis in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 26 births a year on average, against 44 in the five years before.
Melis in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melis mean?
It is linked to Melissa, from the Greek melissa, "bee".
What is the origin of the name Melis?
Turkish.
Is Melis a girl's or a boy's name?
Melis is a girl's name.