Melana Girl

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmeh-LAH-nah / mɛˈlɑːnə

Greek; 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

Fictional characters named Melana

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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)

StateBirthsShare
NY 7
24%
WI 6
21%
CA 6
21%
OH 5
17%
TX 5
17%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
194710
19535
19546
19559
19567
19585
195910
19606
19615
196211
19637
19648
19659
19666
19678
19689
196915
19707
197311
19746
197514
19768
197711
197811
19799
19807
198113
198217
19838
19845
19856
198610
19876
19887
19896
199011
199113
199215
199314
19949
199513
199613
199714
199810
199914
200020
200113
200215
200322
200471
200534
200629
200732
200825
200914
201018
201110
201219
201310
20148
201615
201713
20189
20199
20208
20215
20226
20237