Melania
Meaningblack, dark · Greek
- US rank
- #1,170
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #932 in 2017
198 babies were named Melania in the US in 2025. It has climbed 28 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Melania you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,117 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Melania, 198 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Melania would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMelania first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #932.
- Then vs nowMelania is 14× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 113,636 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 8,117.
- TrendMelania has climbed 28 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,170. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMelania is most popular in Illinois, where it ranks #515, followed by New Jersey (#572) and New York (#704). It's in the top 1,000 in 8 states.
- MeaningIn Greek, Melania means “black, dark”.
About the name Melania
Melania is a girl name meaning “black, dark”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-nia”. US birth records list Melania for girls from 1913 to 2025, in 88 of those 113 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #932 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,170, with 198 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.1 | 110,410 girls |
| 1920s | 5.0 | 199,203 girls |
| 1930s | 1.0 | 980,392 girls |
| 1940s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 girls |
| 1950s | 1.8 | 568,182 girls |
| 1960s | 4.9 | 202,840 girls |
| 1970s | 7.8 | 128,700 girls |
| 1980s | 7.8 | 127,877 girls |
| 1990s | 8.4 | 119,474 girls |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,744 girls |
| 2010s | 81 | 12,352 girls |
| 2020s | 96 | 10,402 girls |
Questions about the name Melania
What does the name Melania mean?
Melania means “black, dark” in Greek.
Is Melania a boy or girl name?
Melania is a girl name.
How popular is the name Melania?
Melania ranked #1,170 for US girls in 2025, given to 198 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#932).