Melina

Melina is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “honey.” In 2024 it was given to 466 girls in the United States.

Melina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“honey”

About the name Melina

Melina belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “honey” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Melina first appears in Social Security records in 1883. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #456 in 2009, and in 2024 466 babies received the name — 19,488 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Melina in US records

First recorded (US)
1883
Best US rank
#456 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Melina in 2024
466
Total since 1880
19,488

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Melina mean?

Melina means “honey” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Melina a boy or girl name?

Melina is a girl name. In 2024, 466 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Melina?

Melina comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Melina?

Melina first appears in US records in 1883. Its best-ever ranking was #456 in 2009, and 466 babies were given the name in 2024.

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