Melvina

Melvina is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2005.

Melvina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Melvina

Melvina belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Melvina first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #305 in 1885, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 6,645 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Melvina in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#305 in 1885
Peak year
1920
Total since 1880
6,645

Melvina in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2727 in 2003
Babies named Melvina in 2005
3
Total since 1996
16

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Melvina mean?

The meaning of Melvina is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Melvina a boy or girl name?

Melvina is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2005.

What origin is the name Melvina?

Melvina comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Melvina?

Melvina first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #305 in 1885, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].