Melina
Meaninghoney · Greek
- US rank
- #660
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #456 in 2009
434 babies were named Melina in the US in 2025. It has dropped 12 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1883–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Melina you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Melina
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,704 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Melina, 434 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Melina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMelina first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2009, when it reached #456.
- Where it's lovedMelina is most popular in Massachusetts, where it ranks #284, followed by New Mexico (#296) and Nevada (#374). It's in the top 1,000 in 26 states.
- MeaningIn Greek, Melina means “honey”. Our records link it to Greek and Latin roots.
About the name Melina
Melina is a girl name of Greek and Latin origin meaning “honey”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Melina for girls from 1883 to 2025, in 117 of those 143 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #456 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #660, with 434 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 | 55,955 girls |
| 1890s | 16 | 64,103 girls |
| 1900s | 14 | 72,993 girls |
| 1910s | 11 | 90,416 girls |
| 1920s | 4.8 | 209,205 girls |
| 1930s | 1.5 | 675,676 girls |
| 1940s | 2.2 | 454,545 girls |
| 1950s | 6.2 | 162,602 girls |
| 1960s | 35 | 28,629 girls |
| 1970s | 72 | 13,945 girls |
| 1980s | 96 | 10,464 girls |
| 1990s | 172 | 5,821 girls |
| 2000s | 293 | 3,418 girls |
| 2010s | 283 | 3,539 girls |
| 2020s | 280 | 3,572 girls |
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Questions about the name Melina
What does the name Melina mean?
Melina means “honey” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Melina?
Melina has Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other Greek names include Eleanor, Aurora, Penelope.
Is Melina a boy or girl name?
Melina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Melina?
Melina ranked #660 for US girls in 2025, given to 434 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#456).