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Melina is a feminine name used in English and Greek. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Elaboration of Mel, either from names such as Melissa or from Greek μέλι (meli) meaning ‘honey’. A famous bearer was Greek-American actress Melina Mercouri (1920-1994), who was born Maria Amalia Mercouris." It ranked #660 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, elaboration of Mel, either from names such as Melissa or from Greek μέλι (meli) meaning ‘honey’. A famous bearer was Greek-American actress Melina Mercouri (1920-1994), who was born Maria Amalia Mercouris. The entry lists its usage as English, Greek.
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Popularity
Melina ranked #660 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #660 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melina mean?
Behind the Name does not give Melina a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: elaboration of Mel, either from names such as Melissa or from Greek μέλι.
Is Melina a popular name?
Melina ranked #660 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Melina a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Melina appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Melina — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
