US Popularity:14158
Origin:Greek
Meaning:bee
Missy is a girl's name of Greek origin. It evolved as a diminutive of Melissa, which means "bee." In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph and princess who discovered how to use honey for medicinal purposes. After learning secrets from a hive, she was fabled to have transformed into a bee. Whether you want to take inspiration from ancient lore or put a cute spin on a family name, Missy is a sweet choice.

How Popular Is The Name Missy?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Missy is currently #4900 on The Bump
Girl:Missy is currently #3248 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Missy is currently #14158 in U.S. births
Girl:Missy is currently #8319 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#8319
in 2023
- 2417
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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