Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Sweet and noble like a honey bee.
Pronunciation: muh-LEE-shuh, /məˈliʃə/, M AH L IH SH IY AH
Popularity Rank: #71,722
Derived from the Greek name Melis, meaning "bee". It is also thought to be a blend of Melissa and Alicia, giving it the meanings of "honey bee" and "noble".
The name Melicia is of Greek origin and means Sweet and noble like a honey bee.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Melicia is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, Jamaica, and 33 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: muh-LEE-shuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /məˈliʃə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AH L IH SH IY AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Melicia is recorded 370 times globally, ranking it as the 71,722th most common name worldwide.
Melicia is most prevalent in South Africa, with 158 occurrences, making it the 7,750th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Melicia is found among 1 in every 3292 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #7,750 | 1 : 14,841 |
| United States of America | #27,847 | 1 : 35,473 |
| Jamaica | #1,741 | 1 : 3,292 |
| Peru | #16,679 | 1 : 43,390 |
| Brazil | #17,298 | 1 : 38,652 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Melicia from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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