Melana Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-LAH-nah / mɛˈlɑːnəGreek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: dark; Latin: honey
Historical & Cultural Background
Melana is derived from the Greek word 'melas,' meaning dark or black, often associated with beauty and depth. In Latin, it can be linked to 'mel,' meaning honey, which symbolizes sweetness. The name has seen various adaptations and usages across cultures, contributing to its appeal in modern naming practices.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melina
- Melanie
International Variants
- Melania (Italian)
- Melantha (Greek)
Famous people named Melana
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Fictional characters named Melana
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Melana was first seen in the United States in 1947. Melana has ranked as high as #1271 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in New York, Wisconsin, California, Ohio, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Melana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Melana (2004)
State | Births | Share |
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NY | 7 | |
WI | 6 | |
CA | 6 | |
OH | 5 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1947 | 10 |
1953 | 5 |
1954 | 6 |
1955 | 9 |
1956 | 7 |
1958 | 5 |
1959 | 10 |
1960 | 6 |
1961 | 5 |
1962 | 11 |
1963 | 7 |
1964 | 8 |
1965 | 9 |
1966 | 6 |
1967 | 8 |
1968 | 9 |
1969 | 15 |
1970 | 7 |
1973 | 11 |
1974 | 6 |
1975 | 14 |
1976 | 8 |
1977 | 11 |
1978 | 11 |
1979 | 9 |
1980 | 7 |
1981 | 13 |
1982 | 17 |
1983 | 8 |
1984 | 5 |
1985 | 6 |
1986 | 10 |
1987 | 6 |
1988 | 7 |
1989 | 6 |
1990 | 11 |
1991 | 13 |
1992 | 15 |
1993 | 14 |
1994 | 9 |
1995 | 13 |
1996 | 13 |
1997 | 14 |
1998 | 10 |
1999 | 14 |
2000 | 20 |
2001 | 13 |
2002 | 15 |
2003 | 22 |
2004 | 71 |
2005 | 34 |
2006 | 29 |
2007 | 32 |
2008 | 25 |
2009 | 14 |
2010 | 18 |
2011 | 10 |
2012 | 19 |
2013 | 10 |
2014 | 8 |
2016 | 15 |
2017 | 13 |
2018 | 9 |
2019 | 9 |
2020 | 8 |
2021 | 5 |
2022 | 6 |
2023 | 7 |