Melina
How to say it: muh-LEE-nuh · /məˈlinə/
From Greek 'meli' meaning honey; also linked to Melina as a variant of Melanie (dark, black).
Melina was the 551st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 434 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #587 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #551 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 434 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,243 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #587 |
| In France, 2025 | #156 among girls’ names, 325 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Melina reached its height in the 2000s and remains in steady use. Holding close to that best level, a slight dip seems likely.
What goes with it
Gentle and honeyed in tone, Melina flows with soft liquid sounds. Elena shares its graceful air.
Nicknames
- Mel
- Meli
- Lina
Honouring a Melina in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Melina is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish.
In France: #156 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Melina
- Melina Kanakaredes (born 1967)American actress
- Melina Perez (born 1979)American professional wrestler
- Melina Matsoukas (born 1981)American music video, film, commercial and television director
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