Melina
Melina first appears in US records in 1883. It peaked in 2009, when 681 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 434.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Melina popular?
Steady Melina has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.
| 2020s | 2,724 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,946 | |
| 2000s | 5,413 | |
| 1990s | 3,089 | |
| 1980s | 1,634 | |
| 1970s | 1,104 | |
| 1960s | 616 | |
| 1950s | 118 | |
| 1940s | 34 | |
| 1930s | 16 | |
| 1920s | 57 | |
| 1910s | 82 | |
| 1900s | 40 | |
| 1890s | 36 | |
| 1880s | 17 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Melina mean?
Melina is linked to the Greek for “honey.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melina mean?
Melina means Honey. Melina is linked to the Greek for “honey.”
What is the origin of the name Melina?
Melina is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Melina?
Melina is pronounced “muh-LEE-nah.”
Is Melina a boy or a girl name?
Melina is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Melina a popular name right now?
Melina has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.
How popular is the name Melina?
In 2025, Melina ranked #660 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Melina most popular?
Melina was most popular in 2009, when about 681 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Melina?
Names similar to Melina include Calliope, Delia, Ariadne, Eleni, Dorothea.
What names go well with Melina?
Greek names that pair well with Melina include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.