Melina Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Melina is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Melina?
Melina is spelled M-E-L-I-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Melina at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Melina is derived from the Greek word meaning “honey” or “sweet.”
- Origin
- The name Melina may derive from Greek origins, commonly associated with the Greek word for honey.
- Pronunciation
- mel-EE-nah · 3 syllables
Melina Popularity in 2025
Rank#660
Recorded Births434
- Girls usage fell 30 places to #660 and recorded 35 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Melina Mean?
Melina is derived from the Greek word meaning “honey” or “sweet.”
Origin: The name Melina may derive from Greek origins, commonly associated with the Greek word for honey.
How Do You Pronounce Melina?
Pronunciationmel-EE-nah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Melina?
- History
- The name Melina has historical usage documented in Greek-speaking communities.
Melina Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 434 | #660 |
| 2024 | Girls | 469 | #630 |
| 2023 | Girls | 448 | #656 |
| 2022 | Girls | 460 | #641 |
| 2021 | Girls | 468 | #632 |
| 2020 | Girls | 445 | #648 |
| 2019 | Girls | 486 | #619 |
| 2018 | Girls | 471 | #633 |
| 2017 | Girls | 486 | #617 |
| 2016 | Girls | 490 | #612 |
| 2015 | Girls | 502 | #594 |
| 2014 | Girls | 496 | #594 |
| 2013 | Girls | 482 | #589 |
| 2012 | Girls | 440 | #644 |
| 2011 | Girls | 500 | #579 |
| 2010 | Girls | 593 | #503 |
| 2009 | Girls | 681 | #456 |
| 2008 | Girls | 598 | #517 |
| 2007 | Girls | 674 | #478 |
| 2006 | Girls | 536 | #549 |
| 2005 | Girls | 511 | #563 |
| 2004 | Girls | 434 | #627 |
| 2003 | Girls | 441 | #609 |
| 2002 | Girls | 489 | #555 |
When Was Melina Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2009 · Girls
681 recorded births
National rank #456
2007 · Girls
674 recorded births
National rank #478
2008 · Girls
598 recorded births
National rank #517
2010 · Girls
593 recorded births
National rank #503
Where Melina Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #284 | 20 |
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| NV | #374 | 7 |
| AZ | #388 | 17 |
| CA | #413 | 80 |
| UT | #440 | 9 |
| IA | #492 | 6 |
| NJ | #499 | 15 |